In Manipur, campaign for Assembly polls gains momentum
The Hindu
EC yet to announce schedule; war of words between BJP, Cong.
Though the Election Commission is yet to announce the schedule for the Assembly polls in Manipur, almost all parties have started electioneering a few months ago. Violent clashes were also reported among workers during which guns and explosives were freely used.
On Monday, BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra said that during the Congress rule, Ministers, MLAs and Chief Ministers from the State had to wait over 20 days for a meeting with Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and others. But during the BJP-led government in Manipur, the elected members did not rush to Delhi for, Delhi had been brought to Manipur.
Mr. Patra said that almost every week Union Ministers had been coming to Manipur to ensure welfare of the people. He was speaking at a function at the Thangmeiband constituency in Imphal.