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Vol. 5 Num 986 Fri. March 09, 2007  
   
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Govt Issues Press Note
Complete ban on all sorts of political activities


The caretaker government has slapped a complete ban on all sorts of political activities, including indoor politics, processions and meetings, across the country until further order.

"Stern legal actions will be taken against the violators of the order," said a press note issued last night by the home ministry.

The press note said it is for all concerned that despite a ban on the political activities under the State of Emergency Rules 2007, different political parties conducted their political activities and the government took a lenient view thereof.

"But, it was noticed that different political parties were misusing the government's liberal attitude," said the press note.

The embargo came in the wake of a drive against bigwig politicians, businessmen and bureaucrats on charges of corruption and crime.