Manipur Congress slams ED summons to state party chief: Vendetta politics

Congress leader Bupenda Meitei said that K Meghachandra 'fearlessly' spoke against the BJP governments at the Centre and the state.

In Short

• Meghachandra was asked to appear before ED on October 7
• Bupenda Meitei said Meghachandra criticised BJP governments' failures
• He said Congress can't be intimidated

The Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has condemned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons issued to its President, K Meghachandra Singh. MPCC senior spokesperson N Bupenda Meitei criticized the action, labeling it as "politics of vendetta."

Speaking to the media at Congress Bhawan, Meitei emphasized Meghachandra's role in fearlessly voicing concerns against the BJP governments at both the Centre and in Manipur. He stated that Meghachandra has been a strong advocate for the people, highlighting the failures of these governments amid ongoing turmoil in the state since May 2023.

"Meghachandra, as president and an elected legislator, has fearlessly spoken out against the double-engine BJP government at both the Centre and the state. He represents the voice of the people, highlighting the government's failures and working tirelessly for the welfare of the state," he said.

Meghachandra received the ED summons at his home, which required his appearance in New Delhi on October 7, 2024. Meitei noted that it was impossible for Meghachandra to attend on such short notice.

Meghachandra Singh on Monday 'failed' to appear before the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002 (PMLA).

"This action is nothing but the politics of vendetta, vengeance, harassment, and revenge," Meitei said. He further accused the Union Government of trying to cover up its "colossal failures" in Manipur, pointing out Prime Minister Narendra Modi's refusal to visit the state during the crisis.

"The Congress cannot be intimidated, and Rahul Gandhi is a fearless leader. We will not remain silent; this ED summons will not silence us. We will continue to advocate for the people of the state and the country, consistently exposing the failures of the double-engine government," Meitei added.