Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Meghalaya Govt. Restricts Rallies Near Key Buildings in Shillong
The government in Shillong, Meghalaya, has made it so people can't hold rallies close to important buildings like the secretariat.
They did this because big groups of people can cause problems with traffic, safety, and general peace.
The rule came after a group protested near the secretariat.
Now, people can't protest within 200 meters of these buildings.
Restrictions on rallies and demonstrations were imposed near key government buildings in Shillong.
The order prohibits rallies within 200 meters of the Meghalaya secretariat, additional secretariat, and Raj Bhavan.
The restrictions were implemented due to potential obstruction, traffic issues, and public peace concerns.
The order was issued by the East Khasi Hills district administration.
The move followed a protest rally by civil society organizations.
- Who
- East Khasi Hills district administration
- What
- Restrictions on rallies and demonstrations near government buildings.
- When
- June 13
- Where
- Shillong, Meghalaya
- Why
- To prevent obstruction, traffic congestion, and maintain public peace.
- Affected Buildings
- Meghalaya secretariat, additional secretariat, Raj Bhavan
- Restriction Zone
- 200-meter radius
- Issuing Authority
- East Khasi Hills district administration
- Reason for Order
- Traffic, safety, and public peace concerns
- Trigger
- Protest rally by civil society organizations
