Imphal, March 4: Erendro Leichombam, the convenor of the new political party, Peoples’ Resurgence and Justice Alliances (PRJA), formed under the initiative of Anti AFSPA crusader Irom Sharmila was attacked and assaulted at Thangmeiband Sinam Leikai at around noon today.
Erendro is the only male candidate among three PRJA candidates. He is contesting from Thangmeiband Assembly constituency. The other two are Irom Sharmila who is contesting from Thoubal Assembly Constituency and MD…. who is contesting at Wabagai Assembly constituency. Report said that a group of people led by the president of Naharol Leishemba Club, Thangmeiband identified as one Prakash Leishangthem stopped Erendro and his team while they were conducting election survey at Sinam Leikai area. The club president along with his team reportedly snatch the party flag from the vehicles and later snatch the mobile phone of Erendro.
Erendro sustained minor injury and he was rushed to RIMS hospital. After providing first aid he was discharged. As per source from PRJA, a complaint has been lodged to the police and also to the Election Commission of India.
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How such news be published to draw public sympathy?