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Dimapur, March 10 (EMN): The Naga People’s Front (NPF) on Thursday congratulated its five candidates who were elected to the 12th Manipur State Legislative Assembly after winning in their respective constituencies.
The five NPF candidates who won are Leishiyo Keishing (43 Phungyar A/C), Ramnganing Muivah (44 Ukhrul A/C), Khashim Vashum (45 Chingai A/C), Losii Dikho (48 Mao A/C) and Awangbow Newmai (52 Tamei A/C).
The party, which fielded 10 candidates, won five seats, an increase from four in the previous election.
“The NPF is confident that the five elected MLAs will be steadfast in their commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Manipur in general and the hills people in particular, while remaining true to the ideology and manifesto of the NPF Party. We salute the NPF, Manipur State Unit (MSU) and all its frontal organisations, under the astute leadership of the President, Shri Awangbow Newmai, who has tirelessly campaigned for the success of the NPF Party,” read the press communiqué.
“The NPF also extends humble gratitude to the electorate who deemed the NPF candidates worthy of your votes, whether they won or lost. We assure you that the NPF party shall continue to work with sincerity and dedication for the uplift of our people and protection of our inherent rights. We look forward to your continued support in the future so that we may scale even greater heights together,” it added.
The party went on to congratulate Chief Minister Biren Singh led BJP for securing 32 seats in the 60-member assembly and expressed hope that “the formation of a new government will work steadfastly for the development of the Manipur State, particularly the hill areas”.