MPCC (I) seeks ECI attention
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 19 2024:
Taking strong exception to the repeated intimidations of its intending candidate in the Lok Sabha election in Outer Parliamentary seat, the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has said that the Election Commission of India (ECI) should take the matter seriously and defer the election if necessary.
Speaking to the media at Congress Bhavan today, MPCC president K Meghachandra asked whether the Lok Sabha election at this point of time would be peaceful in Manipur.
Urging the ECI to ensure the safety of its intending candidate Alfred K Arthur, he added that it would be better to defer the election if the democratic exercise cannot be held in a free and fair manner.
Firing multiple rounds twice in less than 24 hours to intimidate the intending candidate of the party is a matter of grave concern, he said while adding that the election should be held as per the guidelines of the Indian Constitution and no room should be given to intimidate the voters and the candidates.
If an election is to be held, let it be done peacefully and allow people to choose their representative democratically, Meghachandra said.