'Congress candidate assaulted us'
Source: IT News
Imphal, November 03 2020:
BJP supporter Mercy Haokip, aged about 30 of Kholep Village of Kangpokpi district has alleged that Congress candidate of Saitu Assembly Constituency Dr Lamtinthang Haokip came to her house yesterday evening and started assaulting her and her family members.
"I don't know why they attack us but they may have wanted to threaten us as we are BJP candidate supporter", Mercy Haokip told reporters.
Dr Lamtinthang Haokip is the Congress candidate fighting the by-election at Saitu Assembly constituency.
BJP candidate Ngamthang Haokip will have straight fight with the Congress candidate in this by-election.
Mercy Haokip is the daughter of Kholep Village Chief Khaithang Haokip.