AKUCO bats for boycott of election
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 04 2024:
All Kakching Khunou United Clubs' Organisation (AKUCO) on Thursday called for boycott of the ensuing 18th Lok Sabha election in the state considering the unprecedented hardship faced by the people owing to the ongoing ethnic conflict in the state.
A release issued by AKUCO secretary S Tomba.
Meitei appealed to all concerned to boycott the ensuing Lok Sabha election, while accusing the state and union governments for intentionally prolonging the conflict rather than striving to end the humanitarian crisis at the earliest possible.
Although the election is being held as per the government's "normal schedule", indifference of the government authorities to suffering of the people in the strife-torn state underscore undermining interest and sentiment of the affected families, it contended.
The secretary also opined that candidates elected in such an election will not be competent enough to represent the collective voices of the people in the parliament.