Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network
Imphal, October 14:
With the Manipur Legislative Assembly election just three/four months away, hectic preparations and mobilizations have begun and the general public are now in the election mood in the hill districts of Manipur.
Majority of the intending candidates are in the age group of 30 to 45 years.
Maximum intending candidates are witnessed this time compared to any other past Assembly elections in Manipur hill districts if the current trend is to be read.
Meanwhile, the United Naga Council (UNC) has requested presidents of all Naga tribes to intimate/inform all the aspiring candidates for the forthcoming election to participate in a joint meeting to be held on October 21 at Tahamzam (Senapati).
The meeting will begin at 11 am on the day, according to the UNC statement.
UNC general secretary Azang Longmei in a statement issued to Newmai News Network today said that prior to the joint meeting with the aspiring candidates, there will be a special session of the United Naga Council on October 20 at Senapati slated for 11 am.
The UNC while informing to its constituent units about the programme, has urged all Naga tribes' presidents, ANSAM, Naga Women Union and NPMHR to attend the said special session along with three executive members each.