Senior citizens urge electors to refrain from accepting money

IMPHAL, January 3: “Muscle and money power have dominated elections in the state in the past two decades or so; and in the process the state has become a breeding ground for corruption” said N Binoy president Senior Citizens’ for Society during a press conference held this evening at his office.

In connection with the ensuing 10th state Assembly election scheduled for January 28, the Senior Citizen For Society today convened a press conference at its office and appealed to the people of the state to choose their candidates properly. He further added that the general public should refrain from accepting money to cast their votes.

Further speaking to media persons, he further added that the Election Commission of India and the state election department have taken up various steps to assure a free and fair poll in the state.

While lauding the steps taken up by the election commission including sending of election expenditure observers, video surveillance teams and accounting team and control rooms to monitor the election process in the state, he added that a free and fair election can only be brought with active participation from the people.