Chandel independent candidate SS Olish's workers clarify
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 10, 2012:
Refuting the allegations levelled by NPF Chandel divisional unit on Independent candidate SS Olish, election agent of the Independent candidate, A Bungson today termed the allegations as baseless and false.
In a statement, A Bungson clarified that Independent candidate Olish has no authority to utilise any State force or security personnel.
She only got security that are provided to all candidates.
The allegations levelled by NPF in this regard are wrong and fabricated and it is aimed to tarnish the image of SS Olish, it stated.
It further charged that the allegations made by NPF Chandel divisional unit are made up just to cover up their weakness.
It cited that five supporters of SS Olish including three women were abducted by NPF supporters on January 27 at Nungpan, Chakpikarong sub-division.
They were beaten black and blue.
They also took away three mobile phones, two blankets, ornaments, four sweaters, three tribal mekla, one shawl, driving license and other cosmetic items along with one Bolero Storm (MN 01K 5614).The Bolero was later burnt down by NPF workers in cahoots with armed militants apart from killing seven persons at Tampi on January 28, Bungson pointed out.
One woman was also physically assaulted by an armed militant at Larong polling station on January 28.It is known to all that no other agents other than NPF's were allowed to discharge their duties.
Voter slips were also forcibly snatched and handed over to engaged supporters of NPF candidate.
All votes were cast in favour of NPF candidate only, it added.