Grace Zamnu filed nomination for MDC Election in Manipur

Lamka, May 5, 2015: The sitting and lone woman MDC in Churachandpur district of Manipur, Ms Zamneiching @ Grace Zamnu, MDC Muallum on Tuesday filed the nomination paper for the ensuing Member of District Council Election to be held on June 1, 2015.

Flanked by veteran supporters, youths, women and well-wishers, Ms Grace Zamnu filed the nomination paper as independent candidate for 23-Muallum ADCC Constituency 2015.

A blessing programme for filing nomination and election committee for Grace Zamnu was held before the filing of the nomination. It was chaired by Mr Kamneithang of M Tanglian Village, and opening prayer by Elder Kaichinkham of Muallum Village, which was followed by welcome address by Mr Tongthang, Chief of Panglian Village.

The independent candidate Ms Zamnu made the key note address citing her past achievements based on “Increased Awareness”, “Sustainable Development” and “Survival”. She also announced the formation of the Election Committee. 

The committee members constituted Mr Kamneithang of M Tanglian Village as Chairman, Mr Tongkhothang Baite, Chief of Panglian as Election Agent/ Chief Campaigner, Mr Lelen Kipgen of Bongbal as Secretary, Mr Thanglal Baite of Panglian as Asst Secretary, Mr Lianzamung of T Khajang and Mr Lhunkai of Haijang as Incharge of Information  & Publicity, Mr S Lianzamang, Chief of S Geltui as Fund Mobilization & Finance Incharge, Mr Paulianthang of Zabellei, Mr Kamkhenthang, Chief of S Munpi and Mr Kamkhanmang as Public Mobilization, Mr Thangkhanlal of Muallum and Mr Suanlal Dopmul of Muallum as Transport Incharge, Ms Ngaikhanchin, Ms Luanmang, and Ms Manngaihom as Women Wing Incharge, Mr Mangcha of Bongbal, Mr Mangkhothang of Sumchinvum, and Mr Pumminthang of Kullian as Youth Wing Incharge.

The advisors include Mr Nengkhenthang, Chief of Zabellei, Mr Khaikhanhau, Chief of M Tanglian, Mr Alun Haolai, Chief of Haijang, Mr Letjang Touthang, Chief of S Mollen, Catechist Peter Kammang, Chief of V Munpi, elder Kaichinkham of Muallum, and Mr S Lianzakap, father of Grace Zamnu.

Rev Khaikhanthang, local pastor, Thangkhal Bible Church (TBC), Tuibuang blessed Ms Grace Zamnu for filing up the election nomination paper as well as the newly set-up members of the Election Committee.

The programme went smooth and ended in a good note. Chief of S. Geltui Mr S Lianzamang gave away vote of thanks while elder Thonghang of Muallum made the closing prayer. Then lunch followed. 

Supporters from near and far participated in the entire process from morning to evening, until Grace Zamnu completed the filing of nomination in the office of Deputy Commissioner, Churachandpur on Tuesday.

The total number of voters in Muallum Constituency is 3679 including 1808 male voters and 1871 female voters. Six (6) Polling Stations falls under this constituency covering 35 villages. Around 10 persons have taken the nomination form till Tuesday. Wednesday is the last day of filing nomination.

It may be mentioned that, Muallum, a village situated in the southern part of Churachandpur district is some 20-25 kms away from the Churachandpur Police Station. The 23-Muallum ADCC falls under Singngat Assembly Constituency (of MLA).

Manipur is now gearing up for the coming Autonomous District Council Election which is scheduled on June 1, 2015. The word ‘MDC’ (Member of District Council) becomes the burning topic in Manipur now.

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal

(The Mizoram Post | Manipur Chronicle | Zogam Today | Satya Desh)

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