Imphal: Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee President Keisham (MPCC) Meghachandra Singh has received a summons from the Directorate of Enforcement to appear in New Delhi for a money laundering investigation.
The summons was issued by Amit Kumar, Assistant Director of the department.
The summons was issued to Singh on October 3, requesting Meghachandra to appear at its New Delhi office on Monday (October 7) to provide evidence and produce records related to the investigation.
“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 leaders, including Jairam Ramesh, called it a political vendetta against those criticising the government.
Ramesh said that the summons was intended to silence Singh, who has been vocal against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh.
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However, the leader did not appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday. He claimed that he received the notice on Monday only and was unable to appear on time. “I don’t understand why the ED summoned me. I am an MLA, not a minister,” he said.
Extending his support for Meghachandra, Manipur Congress spokesperson N Bupendra Meitei said that the party would fight the matter legally in court.
