Poll code violation complaint against Meghalaya Governor

Shillong, Apr 14: A former legislator has complained against Meghalaya Governor R S Mooshahary, alleging that he had violated the Model Code of Conduct by appointing the Advocate General and Additional Advocate General.
Chief Electoral Officer of Meghalaya, Prashant Naik today said the complaint has been forwarded to the Election Commission.

In the complaint, D R Nongkynrih alleged that "the appointments of Advocate General and Additional Advocate General were made on the advice of Congress and without any clearance from Election Commission." On March 30, Mooshahary had named K S Kynjing as states new Advocate General, replacing incumbent G S Massar whose legal advice prompted assembly Speaker B N Lanong to ignore Governors directives during the controversial floor test on March 17.