Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam on Saturday criticised the Central government over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying that the Election Commission's intention process and the procedures is against "constitutional propriety."
Akoijam mentioned that the ECI has issued new notice papers, but the Congress party is prepared to respond. He alleged that most institutions, not just the ECI, have been compromised, implying a broader issue with India's democratic framework.
Speaking to the ANI, Akoijam said, "We should have discussed Manipur like we discussed Operation Sindoor... President's Rule in Manipur has not been imposed because of the law and order situation but to save the embarrassment that the ruling party was about to face... There must be fresh
Congress leaders including Manipur party Chief K Meghachandra Singh, Manipur Congress MP Bimol Akoijam and Jairam Ramesh met Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence today.
Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam on Wednesday wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and appealed for the "safe release of two abducted Meitei youths" in Manipur.