A Janata Dal (U) candidate filed his nomination paper from Sekmai (ST) assembly constituencies in Manipur on Wednesday. Khwairakpam Devendro from Awang Sekmai Makha Leikai filed his nomination paper on the JD (U) ticket for the upcoming polls today. He has become the first candidate in Manipur who has filed nomination after the election notification was issued yesterday. In the first phase, polls will be held for 38 assembly constituencies.<br />''<br />''Meanwhile, the Congress party has announced another list of four candidates for Manipur elections. The former minister of Manipur Shri W. Morung Makunga has been fielded from Tengnoupal (ST) assembly constituency. Till date, the Congress party announced the names of its 54 candidates who will be contesting the upcoming election in Manipur.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">On the other hand, the Republican party of India (Athawale) also announced a list of five candidates for 12th General Election to Manipur Legislative Assembly today.</span><br />