Manipur, April 20 -- Decrying the widespread incidents of reported electoral fraud, intimidation and negligence on part of the authorities concerned during the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Inner Manipur constituency on Friday, a visibly upset INC candidate Angomcha Bimol Akoijam gave a fiery speech, warning that state's democracy and integrity is facing its greatest threat ever.

In a video, he expressed discontentment over the unfolding assaults which allegedly took place in Manipur on the day of the elections, terming them as an attempt to suppress and subvert the right to vote and fair and free elections.

'Such an incident has never been seen in Imphal Valley before during elections', he asserted.

He vehemently condemned...