Three Cong ADC Members join NPF
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 27 2017:
Two Congress ADC Members and former executive member of ADC, Ukhrul, have joined the Naga People's Front (NPF) today.
A reception programme for the trio was held today at NPF office in Dewlahland.
The three Congress ADC Members who joined NPF are S Thotasheng, ADC Member from 23 Kasom Khullen DCC, Ukhrul; Samson Khodang, ADC Member from 19 Grihang DCC, Ukhrul and Hoping Jajo, former executive Member, ADC, Ukhrul.
Speaking at the occasion, NPF general secretary Honreikhui Kashung said entry of the three ADC members will certainly strengthen NPF.
NPF is a regional party that focuses on unity and peace among the people.
The NPF will field candidates in 15 different ACs at the ensuing State Assembly election.
Submission and issue of nomination forms was completed in November last year.
A total of 40 candidates submitted nomination paper, Honreikhui said.
The list of finalised candidates will be announced in two-three days, he added.
Former MLA of 44 Ukhrul AC (ST) Samuel Risom; ADC Ukhrul Vice-Chairman Thanmi Kashung; ADC Ukhrul Executive Member M Issac; Ukhrul ADC Member N Wungreiyo and ADC Sadar Hills Member Silla J Konghai attended the reception programme.