The apex committee of the DDUDF has
lodged a complaint with Kalimpong Police Station against BJP LS
candidate SS Ahluwalia’s election agent DK Pradhan. The police complaint
lodged by DDUDF apex committee president Dr. Enos Das Pradhan alleges
DK Pradhan had delivered an inflammatory speech against independent
candidate Dr. Mahendra P Lama thereby putting the latter’s security at
risk. The foundation has expressed apprehension citing a news report on
April 15 in a Nepali daily stating DK Pradhan’s speech in an election
campaign meeting in Kalimpong.
Speaking to media persons, DDUDF apex
committee member R Moktan condemned DK Pradhan for his “aggressive
speech” against Dr. Lama. He said, “In his speech he (DK Pradhan) has
said that the GJM will take ahead the statehood struggle after the
elections and has claimed Dr. Mahendra P Lama will be responsible if any
untoward incidents take place then. Such a speech means a direct threat
on Lama’s life.”
Moktan, who is also the BGP
spokesperson, has demanded the police to take strong action against the
GJM leader for his inflammatory speech. He added DK Pradhan has also
tried to defame Dr. Lama by leveling baseless allegations against him.
Moktan claimed, “DK Pradhan alleged that
Dr. Lama demanded cash and the job of ambassador in exchange of
agreeing with the GJM’s request to withdraw his nomination.” He added,
“We firmly object to such baseless and bogus allegations.” He also
expressed apprehensions saying there might be attacks on Dr. Lama after
the elections and added the administration must provide appropriate
protection to the independent candidate. Moktan said the organisation
will to knock on the high court’s doors if the need arises regarding the
matter.(EOIC)