According to the order released on Sunday, the district administration observed that distribution of meat is often used as an inducement or allurement to influence voters

In a move aimed at ensuring free and fair Panchayat Elections, the District Magistrate of Papum Pare district of Arunachal Pradesh has issued a strict order prohibiting the slaughter of mithun, pigs, and other animals during the election period. The directive has been issued in accordance with the Model Code of Conduct notified by the State Election Commission.

According to the order released on Sunday, the district administration observed that distribution of meat is often used as an inducement or allurement to influence voters. To prevent such practices, all political parties and contesting candidates have been barred

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