Notice served on CM
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 16 2019:
Acting on a complaint lodged by Congress candidate O Nabakishore on April 10 against personal attacks made by Chief Minister N Biren at a political conference held at Yumnam Khunou, Imphal East on March 29, Inner Manipur PC Returning Officer N Praveen served a show cause notice on Chief Minister N Biren and addressed to Salam Rajen Singh, Personal Secretary to the Chief Minister.
O Nabakishore, in his complaint, alleged that the statements made by the Chief Minister at the particular political conference violated model code of conduct and are defamatory which may tarnish his image and mislead voters.
As directed, DEO Imphal East submitted a report by way of enclosing a video footage captured by the Video Surveillance Team, Khundrakpam on April 14 and the speech quoted by Nabakishore in his complaint is found in the video footage.
The show cause notice served yesterday asked the Personal Secretary to the Chief Minister to submit a reply as to why the statements made by Chief Minister N Biren should not be treated as violation of model code of conduct by 4 pm of April 17, failing which it would be presumed that the Personal Secretary to the Chief Minister has nothing to say and the matter shall be proceeded ex-parte.