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Many more file nomination papers
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, February 08 2022: A large number of candidates filed their nomination papers in different districts across the State today.

Notably, today is the last day for filing nomination papers of the Assembly constituencies which go to polls in the first phase on February 27 .

Altogether 56 candidates from different political parties have filed their nominations from 13 Assembly Constituencies in Imphal West district.

Deputy Chief Minister and NPP leader Yumnam Joykumar Singh who filed his nominations yesterday from 10-Uripok Assembly Constituency filed his nomination again from the same constituency today at the office of the Returning Officer Azingwungshi Khamrang.

BJP candidate Khwairakpam Raghumani Singh and Nunglepam Mahananda Singh of the INC also filed their respective nominations from Uripok AC.

Sitting BJP MLA Heikham Dingo also filed his nomination from Sekmai AC again today.

NCP candidate Ningthoujam Popilal Singh also filed one nomination paper supported by one proposer from Sekmai AC at the office of the RO.

From Lamsang AC, Dr Khundrakpam Kanba Meitei of the JD-U and NPP candidate Pukhrambam Sumati Devi also filed their nomination papers.

From Keishamthong Assembly Constituency, Independent candidate Nishikanta Singh Sapam filed three nomination papers supported by 10 proposers each.

JD-U candidate Wakambam Ibomcha Singh filed his nomination from Patsoi AC on the last day of filing nominations today.

INC candidate Moirangthem Momo Singh also filed his nomination from Sagolband AC.

From Konthoujam AC, three candidates filed their nominations on the last day of filing of nominations.

INC candidate Laishram Nando Singh, NCP candidate Khoirom Binarani Devi and JD-U candidate Nongmaithem Herojit filed their nominations.

A total of 56 candidates have filed their nominations in Imphal West district, which include eight from Sekmai AC, five each from Keishamthong AC, Lamsang AC, Konthoujam AC, Langthabal AC, four candidates each from Uripok AC, Singjamei AC, Patsoi AC, Naoriya Pakhanglakpa AC, three each from Thangmeiband AC, Sagolband AC, Wangoi AC and Mayang Imphal AC.

As per the nomination papers filed so far, three are in fray in Tipaimukh AC.

They are Dr Chaltonlien Amo (BJP), Ngursanglur Sanate (JD-U) and Thangthatling Sinate (NPP) .

There are six contenders for Thanlon seat.

They are Vungzagin Valte (BJP), Thangkhosei Guite (JD-U), Langkhanpau Guite (Independent), Lalhlunsang Sungte (Shiv Sena), Khanthang Tonsing (NPP) and Thangkhangin (LJP) .

Six candidates have filed their nomination papers in Henglep AC.

They are T Manga Vaiphei (INC), T Thangzalam Haokip (Shiv Sena), Sehpu Haokip (Independent), Nehminthang Haokip (NPP), Letzamang Haokip (BJP) and Genneikhup (JD-U) .

Churachandpur AC has seven contenders namely; Lallian Mang Khaute alias LM Khaute (JD-U), James Khuma Hauzel (Independent), V Hangkhanlian (BJP), H Mangchinkhup Paite (INC), Th Thangzalian (NPP), Dr Jainson Haokip, DD (KNA) and H Lianchinthang (LJP-Ram Vilas) .

Saikot AC has as many as nine contenders.

They are Paolienlal Haokip (BJP), TN Haokip (INC), Karong Onkholer (Independent), George T Haokip (NCP), Khaipao Haokip (NPP), Joshua Thiek (KNA), John H Pulamte (JD-U), John MK Thang (Independent) and Lunkhosei (Independent) .

Four candidates have filed their nomination papers in Singhat AC.

They are T Hangkhanpau (JD-U), Tuankhan Kiamlo Hangzo (INC), Ginsuanhau Zou (BJP) and Chinlunthang (KPA) .

In Wangkhei AC, Henry Okram (BJP) filed his nomination papers today.

In Khundrakpam AC, Thangjam Shyam (Shiv Sena) and Elangbam Sovid (RPI-Athawale) filed their nomination papers today.

In Heingang AC, Chief Minister N Biren (BJP) filed his nomination papers for the second time today.

Pangeijam Saratchandra (INC) too filed his nomination papers.

In Kshetrigao AC, Wahengbam Rojit alias Bullet (JD-U) filed his nomination papers again.

Likewise, JD-U's Sanglakpam Preshyojit Sharma of Thongju AC, Shiv Sena's Toijam Debananda, JD-U's Yumnam Shanta and NPP's Md Nasiruddin Khan filed their nomination papers for the second time.

In Andro AC, Independent candidate Asheibam Bele filed his nomination papers today while Lourembam Sanjoy of NPP filed his nomination again.

In Lamlai AC, Mongjam Poireihenba Meetei of RPI-Athawale filed his nomination again.

PHE Minister Losii Dikho (NPF) filed his nomination paper in Mao AC today while MLA N Kayisii (NPP) submitted his nomination papers before the RO concerned in Tadubi AC today.


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