Congress Alleges Kuki Insurgents Telling People To Vote For BJP In Manipur
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Urging the poll body to take action against the insurgent group, Manipur Congress claimed the statement was an attempt to intimidate voters
The Opposition Congress party on Saturday sought Election Commission's "urgent" intervention after the insurgent group Kuki National Organisation issued a statement in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of assembly elections in Manipur. Aap Chronology Samjihye22.02.22: PM comes to Manipur23.02.22: Union Home Minister comes to Manipur25.02.22: Banned outfit Kuki National Organisation issues a statement supporting BJP & threatening voters. It's a blatant violation of Model Code of Conduct. ECI MUST intervene! pic.twitter.com/gOjaEwaQWt
Urging the poll body to take action against the outfit, Manipur Congress claimed the statement was an attempt to intimidate voters.
"It blatantly intimidates people to vote for the BJP holding out dire consequences to those who will not follow its instructions. This statement has been issued with the full knowledge and connivance of the Union home minister and the chief minister of Manipur," the Congress said in its memorandum to EC.
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh also took to Twitter and called the insurgent group's statement "a blatant violation of Model Code of Conduct".
