Imphal: BJP leader and MLA Leishangthem Susindro Singh filed nomination from Khurai Assembly constituency at the office of RO, 3-Khurai AC, Elangbam Amuthoi Khanganba here on Saturday.
Earlier, Chief Minister N Biren Singh also filed his nomination papers from his stronghold Heingang seat.
On the other hand, former MLA Kshetrimayum Biren Singh of 8-Lamlai AC also filed his nomination at the office of RO Surma Thiyam. He filed his nomination from Janata Dal (United) (JD-U) ticket.
Wahengbam Rojit (alias Bullet) of the JD-U filed his nomination from 4-Kshetrigao AC at the office of the RO Shri Subinson Sapam.
Keisham Ningthemjao from 7-Andro AC also filed his nomination at the office of the RO Karam Uma Devi. He filed for the INC ticket.
Filing of nominations for the first phase of the upcoming Assembly elections to the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly began on 1st February 2022. Nomination papers will be received till 8th February and scrutiny of nomination papers will be taken up on 9th February. The last date for withdrawal of candidature will be 11th February.
The first phase of the Two-Phase polling for the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly will be held in 38 Assembly Constituencies on 27th February 2022 and in 22 seats in the second phase on 3rd March. The counting of votes will be on 10th March.
