PDF names second list
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 04 2012:
The recently formed five political-party coalition People's Democratic Front (PDF) has released its second phase candidates for five Assembly Constituencies today.
Announcing release of the list at MPP office today, MPP president Dr Nimaichand Luwang, who is also PDF convenor said the second phase list consist of two MPP candidates and three from the coalition partner Janata Dal (United).
While confirming the MPP nominees as Yanglem Mangi for Heingang AC and Haobijam Manisana for Thanga AC, Dr Luwang also conveyed that the JD (U) would be contesting in Chandel, Tipaimukh and Singhat ACs.
Reminding that the JD (U) would also be fielding its nominees in Tengnoupal, Henglep, Jiribam, Kangpokpi and Saitu ACs, the MPP chief said names of the PDF ally along with the latter trio would be officially announced by JD (U) leaders tomorrow.
Out of 34 candidates or Assembly segments where PDF allies would be contesting, 14 belong to the MPP while the remaining candidates of the coalition is likely to be announced in the third phase within January 7 .
Among the major political parties, the Congress and the BJP are yet to announce the names of their candidates.
Chief Minister O Ibobi and Gaikhangam are in Delhi to screen the list with AICC leaders.