Candidates named
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 24 2014:
President of the All India Congress Committee Sonia Gandhi has approved the candidature of Elangbam Dwijamani for the ensuing by poll to Hiyanglam Assembly Constituency as a Congress nominee.
A message to this effect was received at the office of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee today.
The by election will be held on October 17.The by election has been necessitated after sitting MLA Maibam Kunjo passed away recently.
On the other hand, Manipur Pradesh Trinamool Congress (MPTC) has named Yumnam Thambou of Langmeidong Maning Makha Leikai as their candidate for the by-election to Hiyanglam A/C .
This was announced by MPTC general secretary Khumanthem Tiken during a press meet held at Manipur Press Club this evening.
He categorically stated that no other party or candidate would be allowed to use their symbol 'grass and flower'.
A clear picture would emerge on the matter on the day of filing nomination paper.
The party has already launched its election campaign, Tiken added.