18 candidates file papers in Kangpokpi district
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, February 14 2017:
As the filing of nomination papers ended this afternoon at 3 pm as per the ECI instruction, altogether 18 candidates of different political party filed their nomination for the ensuing 11 th Manipur State Assembly Election 2017 from the three constituencies of Kangpokpi district.
A total of 4 candidates including Nemcha Kipgen (BJP), Kharga Tamang (Ind), Soshim Keishing (NCP) and Athikho Solomon Enah (NPF) filed nomination in respect of 50-Kangpokpi (Gen) AC while Ngamthang Haokip (INC), Haokholet Kipgen (BJP) and Sehpu Haokip (NPF) filed nomination in respect of 47-Saitu (ST) AC.
Interestingly, a total of 11 candidates including Yamthong Haokip (INC), C Doungel (NCP), Doukhomang Khongsai (NEIDP), Paojalet Touthang (BJP), Ch Ajang (NPP), Thangjamang Haokip (LJP), Letjam Singson (MNDF), M Thangboi Haokip (NPF), L Samuel Kom (RPI-A), Kent Raikhan (IND) and Horngam Keishing (AITC) filed nomination in respect of 46-Saikul (ST) AC.
Nomination in respect of 46-Saikul AC is likely to be the highest among all 60 ACs in the State.
76 years old NPC candidate from 46-Saikul AC Chungkhokai Doungel (C Doungel) is the oldest candidate while another NCP candidate from 50-Kangpokpi AC Soshim Keishing is the youngest among all the other candidates who have filed their nomination papers in Kangpokpi district.