Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee president gets ED summons in money laundering case

Guwahati: Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Keisham Meghachandra Singh received a summons from the Directorate of Enforcement to appear for a case pertaining to money laundering.

Meghachandra’s counsel, Manipur High Court advocate and AICC executive member, law department, Ningombam Bupenda Meitei told ET, “Since he has received and seen the summon today (Oct 7) and he was asked to appear in person on the same day in New Delhi, which is impossible for him to do so.”

The summon was issued by Amit Kumar Assistant Director in the department., “And whereas, I consider the in-person attendance of Keisham Meghachandra Singh Son of L. Keisliam Kullabidhu Singh necessary to give evidence & for production of records in connection with the investigation or proceedings under PMLA,2002 in the above mentioned/said case.Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred upon me under sub-section (2) and sub section (3) of section 50 of PMLA, 2002. I require Keisham Meghachandra Singh to appear before me in person at my office at the mentioned address on 07/10/2024 at 10:30 AM to give evidence and to produce records as indicated in the annexure in connection with the investigation or proceedings under PMLA.”


Congress leader Jairam Ramesh stated in X, “K. Meghachandra Singh MLA and President of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee, has been speaking out fearlessly and aggressively against the non-biological PM, the Union Home Minister, the Chief Minister of Manipur, and the BJP, exposing the manner in which they have destroyed Manipur since May 2023. Today he has received summons from the ED. This is nothing but the politics of vendetta, vengeance, harassment, and revenge. This action is to cover up the Union Govt's colossal failures in the state - reflected in Mr. Narendra Modi's refusal to visit the state since it blew up 17 months back. Those who are afraid to intimidate @INCIndia will NEVER be silenced.”

Bupenda Meitei, who is also spokesperson of the party stated in X, “Our @INCManipur Manipur PCC President @meghachandra_k can't be silenced for speaking the truth and for the people of Manipur by the Modi government and its agencies. We will fight it legally in court”.