The ruling NDPP in Nagaland announced Wangpang Konyak
as its candidate for the by-election to the Tapi Assembly seat in Mon district.
The by-election was necessitated by the death of NDPP
MLA Noke Wangnao, the advisor for social welfare, on August 28.
The polling for the by-election will be held on
November 7, and the results will be declared on December 3.
Konyak (39) resigned as the superintendent in the
Directorate of New Renewable Energy to contest the by-election.
NDPP president Chingwang Konyak announced his name as
the candidate at the party headquarters in Chumoukedima district.
The BJP, which is an ally of the NDPP, has extended
its support to Wangpang Konyak for the by-election.
Environment Minister CL John urged party workers to
ensure a victory by huge margin in the bypoll.
PTI
