Ukhrul: The 18th Lok Sabha General Elections have brought together two political arch-rivals in Manipur, as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Naga People’s Front (NPF) have extended support to the official candidate, Kachui Timothy Zimik, for the II Outer Manipur Parliamentary seat.
NPF in a press release stated a joint coordination meeting was held on April 9, 2024, at Berean Lodge, Dewlahland, Imphal, under the leadership of Awungshi Hopingson Shimray, State Vice President of BJP Manipur Pradesh, Thotasheng Shanglai, President of NPF 43-Phungyar AC, and Issac Mungkung, former Vice Chairman of the Autonomous District Council, Ukhrul, along with party functionaries. The purpose of the meeting was to devise a common poll strategy to ensure the success of their common candidate.
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As per the press release, the BJP Phungyar Mandal warmly welcomed the decision of the BJP Parliamentary Board to support the official nominee of the NPF in the II Outer Manipur Parliamentary elections. This alliance, despite being from opposing political spectrums, is seen as a positive step towards achieving common goals for the region.
The BJP, being a dominant political player in the NDA dispensation both at the centre and in the state, has recognized the regional political, economical, and social aspirations. Consequently, they have endorsed the candidature of Kachui Timothy Zimik for the II Outer Manipur seat, directing its state unit to extend all possible assistance and collaborate with regional political parties like the ruling NNDP in Nagaland and the ruling NPP in Meghalaya to ensure a smooth election for the NDA candidate, NPF added.
During the meeting, members discussed the current pre-poll scenario and unanimously agreed to form a joint coordination committee comprising members from both the NPF 43-Phungyar AC and BJP Phungyar Mandal. NPF also said that this committee will work together to navigate the upcoming electoral battles in Manipur, emphasizing a collaborative approach towards achieving electoral success.
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