IMPHAL, Feb 1 (NNN): Amidst the increasing number of reports coming in from Chingai assembly constituency of Ukhrul district that armed persons are kidnapping, assaulting and harassing people while warning them to vote for a particular candidate, the Chingai Kendra Concern Group (CKCG) has demanded that people should be given a chance to freely elect their choice of candidates.
Chingai assembly constituency will witness a re-poll in nine polling stations-Tora, Somdal A1, Somdal A-II, Somdal-B, Tuinem A-I, Tuinem A-II, Ringui, Ngaimu-A, Ngaimu-B on February 4. On Wednesday, the CKCG appealed for peace and tranquility in the constituency.
Meanwhile, reports said that Congress candidate MK Preshow has been giving his best effort to calm his supporters. The sources said that Preshow`s supporters have been in driven into an agitated mood after being threatened, harassed and intimidated by certain armed men.