PPA names 2nd list of candidates for Arunachal assembly polls

Names of remaining candidates would be announced in phased manner, says PPA president

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The Peoples Party of Arunachal (PPA) today announced its second list of candidates for the Assembly elections in the state slated on April 9.

The party decided to field Tsering Naksang from Mechuka (West Siang district), Kahfa Bengia from Koloriang in Kurung Kumey, Kaling Jerang from Panging, Thomas Borang from Maryang Geku both constituencies in East Siang district and Togo Basar from Basar constituency in West Siang district, PPA president Nikh Kamin said.

The party also declared Tsering Sonam as its candidate from Kalaktang constituency in West Kameng district and Jabring Venia from Chayangtajo constituency in East Kameng district.

The party on Wednesday declared names of six candidates including president Nikh Kamin from Bordumsa-Diyun constituency in Changlang district while sitting MLA and chief ministerial candidate Laeta Umbrey from his home constituency Roing in Lower Dibang Valley district.

The other four candidates include Kenyyir Ringu from Nari-Koyu constituency in East Siang, Tirong Aboh from Khonsa West, Wanglam Sawin from Khonsa East (Both in Tirap district) and Rongnai Manham from Kanubari constituency in Longding district.

Names of remaining candidates would be announced in phased manner, Kamin said.