RO clarifies
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 12 2015 :
Referring to the news regarding allegations against the Returning Officer, Wangoi in connection with the ensuing election to Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat 2015-16 published in local dailies on December 12, RO/SDO Wangoi has clarified that the RO, Wangoi was assisted by ARO, Mayang Imphal, ARO, Wangoi and ARO, Lilong Chajing in receiving nomination papers.
The allegation that the RO is functioning alone is baseless.
Five tables were earmarked to function as counters under the supervision of the ARO for receipt of nomination papers.
The allegation that there was only one table is therefore baseless, the RO said.
Forms were received only upto 3 pm on December 11 as per notice issued by RO on December 9 and therefore forms which were brought for submission after 3 pm by perspective candidates were not entertained.
The allegation made by Omila Devi of Lilong Nagar Panchayat is baseless.
Election under the purview of RO, Wangoi has continued to be conducted from the camp office of RO, Wangoi located in the office complex of DC, Imphal West keeping security, law and order issues in consideration.
Therefore, the allegation made by Md Ruhul Amin of Thongkhong Laxmi Bazar Nagar Panchayat is baseless.
Further, the RO appealed to all concerned not to give erroneous and unverified information in future.