IT Correspondent
Jiribam, October 12:
Jiribam Block Congress Committee (JBCC) president Kh. Shantikumar Singh has announced his intention to contest the upcoming Assembly election from the 40-Jiribam Assembly Constituency on a Congress ticket.
Speaking to media person at a press meet held at Jiribam Congress Bhavan, Shantikumar Singh said he had decided to seek the party’s nomination following a meeting with party members, during which he submitted his application for candidature.
Explaining the reason behind his decision, he expressed concern over the lack of development in various sectors of Jiribam district since 2016. He said the district continued to face several developmental challenges that needed urgent attention.
Shantikumar Singh stated that if elected by the people of Jiribam, he would make every possible effort to address the district’s shortcomings and work towards ensuring development across various sectors.
The press meet was also attended by Ph. Montasori Devi and Md. Abdul Kadir, both working presidents of the Jiribam Block Congress Committee.
