In Manipur, campaigning for the bye elections to the four state assembly seats has gained momentum and political leaders are busy in series of public meeting.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''ECI had announced bye elections for five assembly seats of Manipur.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''However, BJP candidate of Singhat assembly constituency has been elected un-opposed after the rival candidate withdrew his nomination.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''The bye poll will be held for remaining four assembly constituencies on 7th of this month. Counting of votes will be done on 10th November.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''In the election campaigns, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and other State BJP leaders are busy addressing back to back public meetings and election rallies in support of party candidates.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''Three BJP candidates are in fray while BJP party supports an independent candidate in Lilong assembly constituency.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''These four candidates including the independent candidate had won the last general election in the Congress ticket.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''However, they resigned from the Congress and joined BJP recently.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''On the other hand, main opposition party in the State-Congress fielded its candidates in all four assembly constituencies.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Congress&nbsp; leader and former Chief Minister of Manipur O. Ibobi is campaigning for the party candidates.</span><br />
News On AIR | November 3, 2020 10:16 PM
Manipur: Campaigning gains momentum for bye elections to four state assembly seats