'Team Nishikant growing stronger with each day'
In politics to serve people : Nishikant
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, February 08 2022: Owner of The Sangai Express and Independent candidate in Keishamthong Constituency Nishikant Singh Sapam has categorically stated that he entered electoral politics in the interest of the people of Manipur, especially Keishamthong without any ulterior motive.

Speaking to media persons after submitting his nomination papers to the RO concerned at Lamphelpat today, Nishikant continued that he indeed thought of contesting the election as a BJP candidate in the past but never sought the party's ticket through lobbying or any other discreet means.

Saying that he opted to contest as an Independent candidate after not getting the BJP ticket so as to stay loyal to every Team Nishikant member, he maintained that his wave has instead increased manifold after the BJP released its candidates list.

In politics to serve people : Nishikant

"There is no split within Team Nishikant whatsoever," he said.

Continuing that Manipuris cannot be bought or induced with money or muscle power and the same has been validated by the support he got after not getting the BJP ticket, Nishikant stated that he is proud of being a Manipuri after this eye opening experience.

On being asked about the ways BJP awarded its ticket, the Independent candidate said that he extended every possible support to the party as its admirer.

Nishikant stated that about 3,200 strong members of Team Nishikant welcomed the Prime Minister when he visited the State recently.

"People know very well to whom the party should have given its ticket and on whose office maximum number of electors is gathered even after the candidates list was announced," he asserted.

Responding to another query, Nishikant asked how can he do things that are detrimental to the BJP and added that neither he nor his team members burnt or tore BJP flags and posters after he was denied the party's ticket .

"I convinced the Team Nishikant members to not burn or tear BJP flags and posters", he added.

On being asked how he will contest the election, Nishikant said that he entered electoral politics to 'change the system at his level best though I may be the lone ranger here' .

Other candidates might have received assistance or some sort of support from their parties, Nishikant continued and added that for him people, especially Team Nishikant is his source of strength.

Further stating that he is committed to win people's hearts, Nishikant maintained that people supporting him is akin to God standing on his side.

He also stated that he will abide by all the assurances he had given to the people of Keishamthong and Manipur at large and the same will be translated into action.