Alleging that militant outfits are intimidating voters to influence the ongoing Assembly polls in Manipur, the Congress on Friday approached the Election Commission (EC) to ensure a free and fair poll.
The Congress delegation, that met the EC ahead of the second phase polling on Saturday, took up the issue of the BJP-led State government releasing funds to militant groups under the suspension of operation agreement in violation of the model code of conduct (MCC) that is in force. The delegation, comprising of senior AICC observer for Manipur, Jairam Ramesh and former Law Minister Salman Khurshid, met the Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.
