WLCA, ELCA condemn
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 28 2022:
The Western Lamkang Chief Association (WLCA) and Eastern Lamkang Association (ELCA) have strongly condemned the life attempt made on James Dilbung, chief of Paraolen village by a mob on February 27 near UCO Bank Chandel.
In a release, the associations informed that James Dilbung and his team were attacked on their way from from a BJP campaign programme of 41-Chandel (ST) AC candidate at around 10 pm.
It also alleged that the miscreants vandalized a Maruti Gypsy vehicle bearing registration number NL01P1095 belonging to Dilbung James and physically assaulted him.
WLCA, ELCA also appealed to the Election Commission of India, Chief Electoral Officer, Manipur and Government of Manipur to take cognizance of the incident and take necessary action as per the law.
"As per Naga Village Customary Law, a chief is regarded as the highest position in the village.
Therefore, assaulting and insulting such a person calls for the strongest action", it added.