Manipur CM, Speaker file nomination papers

Imphal, Jan 17 (UNI) Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh today filed nomination papers from Khangabok and Thoubal Assembly constituencies.

The Chief Minister will contest from both the constituencies.

Large numbers of party workers accompanied him. Speaker Dr Maniruddin Sheikh filed his papers for Lilong.

Others who filed nominations papers today were Mr Deven of CPI for Wabagai and Mr N Tonatonsana (Independent) for Heirok. All the nomination papers were for Thoubal district.

Mr L Krishna of Manipur People's Party filed his nomination for Wangjing Tentha, while Mr Ashok Kumar of MPP and Mr E Biramani of CPI did it for Hiyanglam constituency.

Mr W Zoram and Mr Soso Lorho, both Independents, filed for Mao Assembly constituency and Jonathan (Independent) filed for Karong AC in Senapati district.

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