Shillong, Jan 22: After the NPP posted in its website about the criminal antecedents of candidates, Ampareen Lyngdoh (East Shillong), Thomas Sangma(North Tura) and Teibor Pathaw (Mawlai), Ampareen said that she has full faith in the judiciary system.
When sought her response, Ampareen said, “The disclosure regarding the pending criminal case had been filed in compliance with general directions issued by the Election Commission of India”.
With regard to the ongoing CBI case, she said the matter is currently before trial in a court of law. The allegations which the CBI raised are yet to be proven in a court of law, she added.
“I have full faith in the judicial system of this country, and will defend my innocence before the judicial court. Since the case is sub-judice, it would be improper for me to comment on the case further”, she said.
As far as the criminal antecedents of Pathaw is concerned, it was reported in the past that the CBI had registered a case against him and two officials from NEIGRIHMS for their alleged collusion with Pathaw for not releasing the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
The NPP candidate from North Tura, Thomas is facing a rape charge.
However, the NPP defended the choice of the candidates by saying that the charges were not proved in court.
