JD-U will play key role: Hangkhanpao
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 07 2022:
Janata Dal (United) Manipur president Hangkhanpao Taithul has stated that the party will win seats in double digits in the assembly elections and will play a key role in the formation of the next government.
Talking to The People s Chronicle on Monday, Hangkhanpao stated that JD(U) will win big and be decisive in the formation of the next government.
However, their role in the coalition will be determined as per the advice of the party 's central leaders.
Many of the national leaders are in Imphal and they will be communication with high command Nitish Kumar in this regard to decide on the party's role after the declaration of the results.
He continued: "As the party is part of the NDA at the centre, it would likely follow the same direction in the state.
JD (U) was able to field large number of candidates due to the love and support of the people, and as such, the party will work sincerely to uphold the people's trust.
"BJP did not show much sincerity in the service of the people over the past 5 years.
The party also did not take up any significant development works other than launching some programmes like Go to Village, Go to Hills, etc", he added.
Regarding the party's performance, Hangkhanpao said that JD (U) gave a sterling performance in both phases of the election.
He then expressed regret over the large number of poll-related violent incidents and remarked that such incidents should not be repeated.