IMPHAL, Mar 31 : Effecting a slight change, scion of the Gandhi family, Rahul Gandhi is set to give Imphal a miss and instead kick off the election campaign of Congress candidate Thangso Baite in the Outer seat, at Churachandpur on April 2. Earlier, Rahul Gandhi was expected to address a public meeting at Hafta Kangjeibung on April 2. Dr T Meinya is the Congress candidate in the Inner Constituency.
Rahul Gandhi is set to address a public meeting at Churachandpur on April 2, which is the home district of Thangso Baite, said officials and added that a high level security meeting was held today to chart out the security arrangements for the high profile visit.
The advanced SPG team which arrived at Imphal yesterday visited Churachand- pur today to over see the security arrangement for Rahul Gandhi, said sources while speaking to The Sangai Express.
Media cell chairman of the MPCC (I) Seram Mangi said that Rahul Gandhi will arrive at Churachandpur district headquarters in a chopper from Aizawl on April 2 and he will address a public meeting at Tuibong ground to kick start the election campaign of Thangso Baite.
The young Congress man will then proceed to Imphal airport by the chopper after the public meeting to catch a flight to Delhi, said Mangi.
Top State Congress leaders including Chief Minister O Ibobi, MPCC (I) president Gaikhangam and others will attend the public meeting at Churachandpur, added Mangi.
Earlier Rahul Gandhi was scheduled to address a public meeting at Hafta Kangjei-bung in Imphal but it was cancelled considering the fact that the Outer goes to the polls earlier on April 16 while elections in the Inner Constituency is scheduled on April 22, informed Mangi.
The message to cancel the schedule at Hafta Kang-jeibung was relayed by the AICC today, said Mangi. The advanced SPG team which arrived yesterday had already inspected Hafta Kangjeibung on their arrival.
The change in schedule however does not mean that the Inner seat will be given the short shrift as AICC president Sonia Gandhi is expected to arrive here some time in the second week of April to campaign for Dr T Meinya, added Mangi.
Meanwhile the election campaign of NCP candidate in the Outer seat, LB Sona was kicked off today with a huge car rally at the seven Assembly segments of Thoubal which fall under the Outer and then proceeded to Churachandpur the home district of Mr Sona.
The five hill districts of Churachandpur, Ukhrul, Tamenglong, Chandel and Senapati, not forgetting Sadar Hills and Jiribam come under the Outer Parliamentary Constituency.
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LB Sona kicks off drive in style
S Singlianmang Guite
Lamka, Mar 31: Show-down for the State’s Outer Parliamentary seat has begun with all the candidates passing the scrutiny held at Thoubal’s DC Office. Immediately after clearing the scrutiny NCP candidate LB Sona began flexing his muscle and embarked on an extensive motorcade rally which wound up late in the evening.
With hundreds of vehicles flaunting the NCP and three other regional parties, Sona and his supporters took their flying-campaign to the streets of Thoubal, Kakching, Sugnu, Sagang, Moirang and Imphal.
In many places the locals accorded a warm reception to the NCP candidate includi including leaders of various political parties that are supporting him.
In almost all the rally paths, a pot filled with water and draped with flowers, decorated mostly with NCP flag and by-standers flaunting the same flag was a common sight.
Walking out from the RO’s office after making through the scrutiny, Congress candidate Thangso Baite and NCP’s Sona congratulated each other and exchange few words of courtesy. As they parted their ways a charismatic and ecstatic Sona said the, ‘the real battle begins now,’ and headed for his waiting supporters.
Baite however presented the media a composed reaction. ‘Today is a day for scrutiny, there is no need to rush anything,’ he meekly said when asked why there are no visible congress flags and supporters in sight. In fact, some cabinet ministers in the SPF government were seen accompanying the congress candidate. Another party that flaunts their flag visibly outside the office of Thoubal DC was the PDA, the party sitting MP Mani Charenamei has opted this time.
Hectic preparations were underway here since today for a Congress rally on April 2, which in all likelihood will be address by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The state security establishment under the supervision of IG Law and Order-II C Doungel and IG (intelligence) LM Khaute were busy arranging a full-proof security for the visiting dignitary while party workers were frantic about hosting Rahul for the first time. Rahul Gandhi is set to address congress workers at Tuibuang, from the same pavilion his mothers address the same people during the last assembly election.
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Outer Constituency, Scrutiny okays all 9 aspirants
IMPHAL, Mar 31: The scrutiny of the nine candidates who have filed their nominations to contest in the Lok Sabha election from the Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency have all been cleared by the Deputy Commissioner of Thoubal District who is also the RO of the Outer at his office chamber today.
The candidates are LB Sona of NCP, Thangso Baite of Congress, Loli Adanee of BJP, M Yamkhongam Hao-kip of RJD, Thangkhagin of Lok Janshakti Party, Mani Charenamei of People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) and Valley Rose Hungyo, Rose Mangsi Haokip and Lamlalmoi Gangte who filed their nomination papers as Independent candidates.
April 2 has been notified as the last date of withdrawal of nomination papers by the candidates for the Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency.
According to information received from the State Election Department, none submitted their nomination paper to contest for the Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency today.
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Why not in the poll fray ?
Kim Gangte states reasons
IMPHAL, Mar 31: Former Member of Parliament from Outer Manipur Constituency Kim Gangte has candidly conceded that lack of financial support and party advice as some of the factors for not contesting the forthcoming 15th Lok Sabha elections.
Significantly testifying role of money towards winning confidence of the electorates in the expansive democratic exercise of the country, Kim Gangte also admitted to newspersons at Manipur Press Club today that her party’s advice against contesting the election is the other important factor for her not being in the fray this time around.
Apart from the two factors, Kim indicated other reasons for not contesting the polls but preferred not to disclose them.
Expressing that she gave up a job as a lecturer and joined politics with an aim to serve people of manipur who had been enduring myriad problems on a daily basis, Kim attributed trust and expectation of the people for having achieved the feat of being the first ever woman elected to the indian parliament from the State. Further highlighting that when she was elected to the Lok Sabha there was hardly any money factor involved in the electioneering process, the former MP however iterated that of late election process in the country has become an expensive affair.
Recounting of her then decision to join politics and contest election based on certain issues inspite of her not being financially sound, she reaffirmed commitment to the people and pledged to sustain momentum of taking up people’s issues even without contesting the ensuing polls while hastening to add that her returning to active politics in the near future could not be ruled out.
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Lamka college
IMPHAL, Mar 31 :Manipur University has notified that candidates of Bethany college, Churachandpur will sit for their BA (Hons/Gen, 1st, 2nd and 3rd year) examinations at Lamka college, Churachandpur as was done last year. The University has also sent a written missive to the Principal of Lamka college requesting him to accommodate the students of Bethany college.
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Lamlalmoi files nomination
IMPHAL, Mar 31: Lam-lalmoi Gangte alias Momoi Gangte of National Games Village, Zone-II, Lamphel, Imphal West filed his nomination paper to contest in the upcoming Lok Sabha election as an independent candidate from the Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency yesterday.
Contrary to our earlier report, his name should be read as Lamlalmoi Gangte and not Lalammoi Paite. An alumni of Sainik School, Imphal, Lamlalmoi Gangte passed his BA History (Hons) from Manipur University.
Apart from his contribution to the society in various fields as a social worker, he had also represented Mani-pur in various National level football tournaments from 1993 to 1996 and he was the captain of the Manipur University football team in 1995.
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Bodies urge for ADC polls
Newmai News Network
Imphal, Mar 31: The Indigenous Democratic Front (IDF) and the Manipur Tribal Council (MTC) Tuesday called upon the Govern- ment of Manipur to conduct the elections of the Autonomous District Coun- cil (ADC) in the hills of Mani-pur at the earliest.
IDF informed Tuesday that the decision was resol-ved by the IDF and MTC during a first state level meeting of the IDF execu-tive councils at the ADC House, Chingmeirong in Imphal East Tuesday. It also informed that a new team of the IDF has been installed to expedite the process of vibrant democracy at the grass roots in the state of Manipur.
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Rahul Gandhi is set to address a public meeting at Churachandpur on April 2, which is the home district of Thangso Baite, said officials and added that a high level security meeting was held today to chart out the security arrangements for the high profile visit.
The advanced SPG team which arrived at Imphal yesterday visited Churachand- pur today to over see the security arrangement for Rahul Gandhi, said sources while speaking to The Sangai Express.
Media cell chairman of the MPCC (I) Seram Mangi said that Rahul Gandhi will arrive at Churachandpur district headquarters in a chopper from Aizawl on April 2 and he will address a public meeting at Tuibong ground to kick start the election campaign of Thangso Baite.
The young Congress man will then proceed to Imphal airport by the chopper after the public meeting to catch a flight to Delhi, said Mangi.
Top State Congress leaders including Chief Minister O Ibobi, MPCC (I) president Gaikhangam and others will attend the public meeting at Churachandpur, added Mangi.
Earlier Rahul Gandhi was scheduled to address a public meeting at Hafta Kangjei-bung in Imphal but it was cancelled considering the fact that the Outer goes to the polls earlier on April 16 while elections in the Inner Constituency is scheduled on April 22, informed Mangi.
The message to cancel the schedule at Hafta Kang-jeibung was relayed by the AICC today, said Mangi. The advanced SPG team which arrived yesterday had already inspected Hafta Kangjeibung on their arrival.
The change in schedule however does not mean that the Inner seat will be given the short shrift as AICC president Sonia Gandhi is expected to arrive here some time in the second week of April to campaign for Dr T Meinya, added Mangi.
Meanwhile the election campaign of NCP candidate in the Outer seat, LB Sona was kicked off today with a huge car rally at the seven Assembly segments of Thoubal which fall under the Outer and then proceeded to Churachandpur the home district of Mr Sona.
The five hill districts of Churachandpur, Ukhrul, Tamenglong, Chandel and Senapati, not forgetting Sadar Hills and Jiribam come under the Outer Parliamentary Constituency.
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LB Sona kicks off drive in style
S Singlianmang Guite
Lamka, Mar 31: Show-down for the State’s Outer Parliamentary seat has begun with all the candidates passing the scrutiny held at Thoubal’s DC Office. Immediately after clearing the scrutiny NCP candidate LB Sona began flexing his muscle and embarked on an extensive motorcade rally which wound up late in the evening.
With hundreds of vehicles flaunting the NCP and three other regional parties, Sona and his supporters took their flying-campaign to the streets of Thoubal, Kakching, Sugnu, Sagang, Moirang and Imphal.
In many places the locals accorded a warm reception to the NCP candidate includi including leaders of various political parties that are supporting him.
In almost all the rally paths, a pot filled with water and draped with flowers, decorated mostly with NCP flag and by-standers flaunting the same flag was a common sight.
Walking out from the RO’s office after making through the scrutiny, Congress candidate Thangso Baite and NCP’s Sona congratulated each other and exchange few words of courtesy. As they parted their ways a charismatic and ecstatic Sona said the, ‘the real battle begins now,’ and headed for his waiting supporters.
Baite however presented the media a composed reaction. ‘Today is a day for scrutiny, there is no need to rush anything,’ he meekly said when asked why there are no visible congress flags and supporters in sight. In fact, some cabinet ministers in the SPF government were seen accompanying the congress candidate. Another party that flaunts their flag visibly outside the office of Thoubal DC was the PDA, the party sitting MP Mani Charenamei has opted this time.
Hectic preparations were underway here since today for a Congress rally on April 2, which in all likelihood will be address by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The state security establishment under the supervision of IG Law and Order-II C Doungel and IG (intelligence) LM Khaute were busy arranging a full-proof security for the visiting dignitary while party workers were frantic about hosting Rahul for the first time. Rahul Gandhi is set to address congress workers at Tuibuang, from the same pavilion his mothers address the same people during the last assembly election.
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Outer Constituency, Scrutiny okays all 9 aspirants
IMPHAL, Mar 31: The scrutiny of the nine candidates who have filed their nominations to contest in the Lok Sabha election from the Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency have all been cleared by the Deputy Commissioner of Thoubal District who is also the RO of the Outer at his office chamber today.
The candidates are LB Sona of NCP, Thangso Baite of Congress, Loli Adanee of BJP, M Yamkhongam Hao-kip of RJD, Thangkhagin of Lok Janshakti Party, Mani Charenamei of People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) and Valley Rose Hungyo, Rose Mangsi Haokip and Lamlalmoi Gangte who filed their nomination papers as Independent candidates.
April 2 has been notified as the last date of withdrawal of nomination papers by the candidates for the Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency.
According to information received from the State Election Department, none submitted their nomination paper to contest for the Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency today.
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Why not in the poll fray ?
Kim Gangte states reasons
IMPHAL, Mar 31: Former Member of Parliament from Outer Manipur Constituency Kim Gangte has candidly conceded that lack of financial support and party advice as some of the factors for not contesting the forthcoming 15th Lok Sabha elections.
Significantly testifying role of money towards winning confidence of the electorates in the expansive democratic exercise of the country, Kim Gangte also admitted to newspersons at Manipur Press Club today that her party’s advice against contesting the election is the other important factor for her not being in the fray this time around.
Apart from the two factors, Kim indicated other reasons for not contesting the polls but preferred not to disclose them.
Expressing that she gave up a job as a lecturer and joined politics with an aim to serve people of manipur who had been enduring myriad problems on a daily basis, Kim attributed trust and expectation of the people for having achieved the feat of being the first ever woman elected to the indian parliament from the State. Further highlighting that when she was elected to the Lok Sabha there was hardly any money factor involved in the electioneering process, the former MP however iterated that of late election process in the country has become an expensive affair.
Recounting of her then decision to join politics and contest election based on certain issues inspite of her not being financially sound, she reaffirmed commitment to the people and pledged to sustain momentum of taking up people’s issues even without contesting the ensuing polls while hastening to add that her returning to active politics in the near future could not be ruled out.
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Lamka college
IMPHAL, Mar 31 :Manipur University has notified that candidates of Bethany college, Churachandpur will sit for their BA (Hons/Gen, 1st, 2nd and 3rd year) examinations at Lamka college, Churachandpur as was done last year. The University has also sent a written missive to the Principal of Lamka college requesting him to accommodate the students of Bethany college.
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Lamlalmoi files nomination
IMPHAL, Mar 31: Lam-lalmoi Gangte alias Momoi Gangte of National Games Village, Zone-II, Lamphel, Imphal West filed his nomination paper to contest in the upcoming Lok Sabha election as an independent candidate from the Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency yesterday.
Contrary to our earlier report, his name should be read as Lamlalmoi Gangte and not Lalammoi Paite. An alumni of Sainik School, Imphal, Lamlalmoi Gangte passed his BA History (Hons) from Manipur University.
Apart from his contribution to the society in various fields as a social worker, he had also represented Mani-pur in various National level football tournaments from 1993 to 1996 and he was the captain of the Manipur University football team in 1995.
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Bodies urge for ADC polls
Newmai News Network
Imphal, Mar 31: The Indigenous Democratic Front (IDF) and the Manipur Tribal Council (MTC) Tuesday called upon the Govern- ment of Manipur to conduct the elections of the Autonomous District Coun- cil (ADC) in the hills of Mani-pur at the earliest.
IDF informed Tuesday that the decision was resol-ved by the IDF and MTC during a first state level meeting of the IDF execu-tive councils at the ADC House, Chingmeirong in Imphal East Tuesday. It also informed that a new team of the IDF has been installed to expedite the process of vibrant democracy at the grass roots in the state of Manipur.
Source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/
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Air option for far flung areas
ReplyDeleteIMPHAL, Mar 31: The polling personnel and material related to 117 polling stations located in remote areas where there are no proper transport facilities are set to be airlifted in connection with the conduct of the election to the Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency on April 16.
According to sources from the State Election Department, out of the total 1,223 polling stations to be set up for the election in the Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency, the polling personnel and the material of 117 designated polling stations would be airlifted in four aircrafts from 17 helipads.
Of the 117 designated polling stations, 10 are located in Chandel district, 67 in Churachandpur district, 18 in Ukhrul district, 8 in Senapati district and the remaining 14 polling stations in Tameng-long district.
As for the polling stations in Tipaimukh and Vangai Range, the polling personnel and the materials would be transported by 12 boats, sources disclosed.
On the other hand, 18 more companies of BSF personnel who would be deployed in connection with the election arrived at Imphal yesterday.
Twenty companies of CRPF and BSF personnel have already arrived at Imphal on March 23. (TSE)