Imphal, Feb 12: A day after BJP ticket seeker Oinam Romen of Singjamei Assembly Constituency had announced his decision to support the BJP candidate after he was denied party ticket, another BJP ticket seeker, who had lately joined NPP, Nangbam Robert today said that he too will not contest the election this time clearing the way for both Congress candidate I Hemochandra and BJP Candidate Yumnam Khemchand to have a straight fight in the constituency.
Ngangbam Robert was listed among the list of NPP candidates who had been approved for contesting the election. All of a sudden he announced that he will not contest the upcoming assembly poll.
“I took the decision not to contest this time after consultation with my supporters of the constituency”, said Robert.
He however did not say anything on whom he will support in this election.
Following his announcement it is likely that BJP candidate Y Khemchand and Congress Candidate I Hemochandra may have a straight fight in the constituency.
Last general election too, both the candidates have straight fight and Congress candidate I Hemochandra won by a mere margin.
