Congress candidate for the Inner Manipur parliamentary constituency, O Nabakishore on Monday termed the ruling BJP governments both in the Centre as well in the State as intolerant, which cannot accept any form of criticism. He was referring to the jailing of journalist Kishorechandra Wangkhem while adding that the barbaric act of the saffron brigade is utterly shameful. 

Nabakishore was addressing a mammoth election rally at Mekola ground in Imphal West on Monday.
Continuing his tirade against the BJP, he said it is for the first time in history that NSA was slapped against a journalist for expressing discontent against the government. Former chief minister, O Ibobi while speaking at the campaign rally said the contributions and selfless services by someone like Nabakishore cannot remain hidden. The people will ultimately come to know of it without any publicity, while accusing the BJP of indulging in cheap publicity and propaganda.