Imphal: The Naga People’s Front (NPF) candidate for the upcoming Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency, Timothy Zimik, emphasised the necessity of inclusive prosperity among communities in Manipur.
Speaking during the flag hoisting ceremony at his residence in Imphal East, Zimik, a former principal chief commissioner of Income Tax, Ministry of Finance (Revenue), shared about the significance of social justice and economic upliftment in both hills and valley areas, particularly in rural regions.
Zimik stressed the importance of fostering mutual understanding through dialogue among diverse communities to cultivate harmony and a peaceful environment in the state.
Minister Awangbow Newmai, president of NPF, Manipur State Unit, unfurled the flag where the NPF-NDA’s candidacy was endorsed. Also in attendance were Minister Khashim Vashum, MLAs Ram Muivah, Leishiyo Keishing, and leaders from civil society organisations across various districts.
Before commencing his campaign, Zimik formally filed his nomination for the Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency at the Thoubal DC office.
Hailing from Sanakeithei village of Ukhrul district, Zimik became the first candidate to file for the 18th Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in the II-Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency.
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In a parallel development, Rajkumar Somendro Singh, popularly known as Kaiku, submitted his nomination papers at the Lamphelpat office in Imphal West. A former actor turned politician, Somendro is poised to contest the forthcoming elections for the I-Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency under the banner of the Manipur People’s Party (MPP).
According to the Election Notice issued on March 20, nomination papers for the Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency can be submitted to the Returning Officer at Lamphelpat, Imphal, between 11 am to 3 pm on any day (excluding public holidays) but no later than March 27.
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