Shillong: The ruling Congress in Meghalaya on Saturday charged Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) with distributing hate pamphlets ahead of the Feb 16 Tura Lok Sabha by-election.
The pamphlet has allegedly warned people to either convert or else leave "Hindusrashtra" soon apart from declaring that Christianity will be "erased" by 2021.
The Congress, which has condemned this, has also lodged a complaint with the Chief Election Commissioner in Delhi demanding an immediate probe into the matter.
"There is a strong apprehension that these anti-social elements will cause disturbance and chaotic situation in elections," the state congress said in a statement.
The Returning Officer has directed West Garo Hills district SP Mukesh Singh to file an FIR against unknown miscreants involved in the act.
"Campaigning was peaceful in all the five districts till the time it ended today at 4 pm. There was no untoward incidence reported," Mr Kharkongor said.
The by-election was necessitated following the demise of former Lok Sabha speaker P A Sangma earlier this year.
The ruling Congress has 13 out of the 14 MLAs in the five districts the constituency is spread over. But Conrad feels he has an edge over Dikkanchi as his father Purno A Sangma has a huge following and has been their leader for a very long time.
The pamphlet has allegedly warned people to either convert or else leave "Hindusrashtra" soon apart from declaring that Christianity will be "erased" by 2021.
The Congress, which has condemned this, has also lodged a complaint with the Chief Election Commissioner in Delhi demanding an immediate probe into the matter.
"There is a strong apprehension that these anti-social elements will cause disturbance and chaotic situation in elections," the state congress said in a statement.
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The Returning Officer has directed West Garo Hills district SP Mukesh Singh to file an FIR against unknown miscreants involved in the act.
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"Campaigning was peaceful in all the five districts till the time it ended today at 4 pm. There was no untoward incidence reported," Mr Kharkongor said.
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The by-election was necessitated following the demise of former Lok Sabha speaker P A Sangma earlier this year.
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The ruling Congress has 13 out of the 14 MLAs in the five districts the constituency is spread over. But Conrad feels he has an edge over Dikkanchi as his father Purno A Sangma has a huge following and has been their leader for a very long time.
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