The CMEV brought to the attention of the Election Commissioner the illegal display of banners and cutouts in public places and within the premises Government Offices & buildings, by the letter dated 5th January 2010. CMEV appreciates the order given to the Police by the Elections Commissioner, to remove all illegal banners and cutouts from public places and government premises, and institutions on the 5th of January 2010, at the meeting held for party secretaries… CMEV has noted that coinciding with the increase in cutouts the level of violence has increased as a direct result of disputes arising from cutouts and their placement.
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