One withdraws
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 07 2015 :
With the withdrawal of nomination papers of one candidate, the total number of candidates in the by-election to Thangmeiband AC and Thongju AC have been reduced to six.
Independent candidate in Thongju AC Okram Ingo withdrew his nomination papers today which is the last date for withdrawal of nomination papers.
Now, both Thongju AC and Thangmeiband AC would see triangular contest.
In Thangmeiband AC, it is among Jyotin Waikhom (INC), Kh Joykishan (BJP) and Dr GA Tonsana (MDPF).
In Thongju AC, Bijoy Koijam (INC), Th Bishwajit (BJP) and Dr GA Tonsana (MDPF) will fight the by-election.
Notably, Dr GA Tonsana of the Manipur Democratic People's Front (MDPF) is contesting in both the Assembly segments.
Central paramilitary forces would be deployed at all the polling stations of the two Assembly segments.
Thang-meiband AC has 41 polling stations while Thongju has 45 .