Janta Congress Party to field 40 candidates
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 12 2026:
The Janta Congress Party, Manipur State unit, has announced that it will field around 40 candidates in the 13th Manipur Legislative Assembly elections.
Speaking to the media at Manipur Press Club today, the party's working president Hijam Brojen said that the party aims to make Manipur a peaceful and strong State.
He said that the party, which was registered with the Election Commission in 2017, would contest the forthcoming Assembly elections based on the idea of Manipur.
Brojen also said that the party would work towards addressing unemployment and improving the State's economy.
Appealing to the people to support the Janta Congress Party, he added that the party plans to field around 40 candidates across the hill and valley districts of the State.
He also said that the party's election symbol would be made public soon, adding that the process of finalising the symbol is underway at the ECI .
Stating that Manipur has been reeling under an unprecedented crisis since May 2023, with free movement of people restricted, Brojen urged the people to exercise their franchise and elect leaders who could address the prevailing situation.




