Jyotin Waikhom
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 30 2015 :
INC candidate in Thangmeiband A/C Jyotin Waikhom has filed his nomination papers for the forthcoming by-election at the office of the SDO Lamphelpat at around 1 pm today.
Jyotin Waikhom was accompanied by MLA Ksh Biren as he came to file his nomination papers.
Barring Jyotin Waikhom, no other candidates of Thangmeiband A/C and Thongju A/C have filed their nomination papers so far.
The by-election to the two Assembly seats is scheduled on November 21.Meanwhile, former Speaker Dr Sapam Dhananjoy who was in the race for BJP ticket has pledged to support BJP candidate in Thongju A/C Th Bishwajit.
A felicitation function of eventual BJP ticket winner Bishwajit was held today at the residence of Sapam Dhananjoy.
BJP Manipur Pradesh president Th Chaoba and many other key leaders were also present at the felicitation function.
Speaking at the gathering, Chaoba claimed that BJP would be victorious in both the Assembly seats which are going for by-election.
He also lauded Dr Dhananjoy's decision to support Bishwajit saying that it was a positive step for the public as well as the party.
Former JD (S) president and former candidate of Manipur Legislative Assembly election Th Chatukini has pledged support to Bishwajit.