Elections for the 6 Laipham Khunou Zilla Parishad were marred with irregularities alleged Mohendro Singh, President of Election Committee of L Ibemhal , candidate of the 6 Laipham Khunou Zilla Parishad.
After repeated countings by officials and counting agents of the four candidates Lairenjam Ibemhal was declared elected by a margin of 88 votes from her nearest rival. The certificate was written, results updated in the internet however the elected candidate and her agents were overpowered and the RO and supporters of P Sunder declared P Sunder elected it was alleged.
The matter was informed to the state election commissioner and case will be registered at election tribunal it was added. Various forms of protests are held on a daily basis. No one is instigating the people of the area but people who firmly believes in democracy are coming out to protest the gross murder of democracy.
No documents were given to election agent of Ibemhal. When the candidate and her supporters are not involved in the movement why should they take any responsibility of the incidents it was asked. Some individuals can not represent Lairikyengbam or Laipham Khunou ZP. It is unfortunate that people who aspire to become a ZP representative is resorting to divisive talks and politics it was added. People’s voice can not be subdued it was added.
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