Vehicles of BJP MLA, Cong ex-MLA vandalised
Source: Chronicle News Service
Thoubal, March 04 2022:
Vehicles of Khurai AC MLA L Susindro and Moirang AC ex-MLA Prithviraj were vandalized in an incident of pre-poll violence on Friday noon.
The incident occurred when workers/supporters of Wangkhem AC INC candidate Keisham Meghachandra raised objections to both Susindro and Prithviraj carrying out election campaign at a house located opposite to the residence of the INC candidate at Yairipok Bishnunaha.
A verbal spat ensued and the.
escorts of the MLA and ex-MLA opened several rounds, further worsening the situation and leading to vandalization of the vehicles belonging to Susindro and Prithviraj.
On hearing news of the incident, a large number of Thoubal district police rushed to the spot and took control of the situation.
Speaking to newspersons regarding the incident, Congress worker Laishram Sanatombi and Congress Manila Block member Samina condemned the election campaign carried out by the MLAs from other constituencies, where polling had been conducted, in violation of ECI rules and opening fire on civilians when objections were raised.
As such, they appealed to ECI to look into the matter.