IMPHAL, May 4: The Congress party is confident of winning majority seats in most of the six Autonomous District Councils which will be going to the polls on June 1, Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaikhangam said today announcing the names of the 130 shortlisted candidates of the party.
Speaking to media persons at the conference hall of the Congress Bhawan today, Gaikhangam said altogether 2015 candidates have applied for party tickets to contest the election and the 130 were shortlisted following a minute scrutiny of all aspiring candidates.
The party will be fielding candidates in only 130 of the 144 total seats, he said stating that the reason was due to the severe threat on the party from an underground outfit.
However, independent candidates will contest the other remaining seats, he added.
Only 16 party candidates will be fielded in Senapati, he said.
The party is also including a woman candidate each in Tamenglong, Ukhrul and Sadar Hills.
Gaikhangam also said that the ADC members who had left the party recently were not expelled or anything, but they were uncertain about their candidature.
The list of Congress candidates from Chandel district includes M Morungson Maring, T Hopeson, Ch Meshil Maring, DP Thomas Maring, LR Kothil, S Tongpao Mate, Siallao Aimol, Newson Roel Moyon, LK Robert, Dilbung Ringo Lamkang, Wng Thuvol Anal, S Mohring, SR Wangvol Francis, Ch Gamthang Mate, Gotinlam Gangte, Lhukhosei Zou, T Jangkhongam Baite (JN Baite), Jangkhothang alias Jangthang Mate, Sng Kanhlung, Ngamkholal Baite, Khupkholen and Limkhojam Haokip.
Selected candidates for Churachandpur are Letkhomang Haokip, Demmang Haokip, Paolal Haokip, Genneikhup, H Jamkhanpau Simte, Lalhmangpui Fimate alias Fimate, Lal Hossan, Tlansang, M Ginzapau, Langkhanpau Guite, Zamlung Mung, T Sumlianthang, Khaipao Haokip, Ngamhao Touthang, Kam Suanlun, H Mangchinkhup, M Gouzamang Guite, V Khaikhanmung, Darseimlein Ruolngul, KC Chonsei, Tongkhokai Baite, S Minboi Vaiphei, Thangkhenhang and P Sianzadong.
Selected candidates for Sadar Hills are K Esau, Haokholal Hangshing, Pritiman Kadariya, Seikhosat Kipgen, Bhumi Prasad Basnet, Milan Pradhan, Lamminthang Kipgen, Veikhonci Hangsing, Lamkholen Kipgen, Lunthang Haokip, Kaikhosei Lhouvum, Seitinmang Chongloi, S. Damma Vaiphei , l. Johny Gangmei, SD. Dinglar Chiru, Paotinlun Chongloi, Thongzalun Mate, Thangjakham Misao, Seikholal Haokip, Lunkhohen Haokip, Onthong Haokip, Hemjathang , ML Dominic Kasouwa and Paolenmang Kipgen .
Selected Congress candidates for Senapati are Robinson, D·Panii, Simon Salong Pao, l Kholi, K Kaba Philip, R Phuba, A Kashipri, RK James, Th Salounii, H Jacob, Kh Sapuni, RK Kaba, Y Liba, RS Henry HiiIii, S Paoshiba and S Thaile.
Selected candidates from Tamenglong are N Tadoubou, NK Khinlakbou, Humaliabou, Ramwangdin, Adabou, MP Guang, Asoibe, Disuang, Thomas Riamei, Tadinang Gangmei, Hatlhing Doungel, Hutanang Pamei, BT Guijonang, B Thambou, Zino Kamei, Alar Thoitak, SG Pammei, Meirijin Rongmei Naga, Daisinglung, Kamei Khiakpou and S Lungin Gangte.
Selected party candidates for Ukhrul are AS Ramshim, RS Ngarangchui, Shimreingam A Shimray, Promise Khongreiwo, Ngachonmi Chamroy, Horyaola Vashum, RK Star, A Luckson, Zingsophi Ragui, Ms Mahomi, Ningkham Angkang, Christopher Kasar, Fillson Y Lunghar, John Raleng, As Ngalengam, Ngulkhohao Haolai, Wungshim Kasar, AS Pamreiso Shimray, Samson Khodang, Athari Amo Samuel, Claudius Rimai, Hoping Jajo, S Thotasheng and MC Hormi.