DIMAPUR, JANUARY 25 (MExN): BJP candidates for the ULB polls in Dimapur have reiterated their stand that they “will listen to the call of Apex Tribal bodies and the voices Naga public and forfeit our candidature,” only if “other political party candidates including the NPF forfeit their candidature.” A joint statement from the BJP candidates including Hokivi Chishi (ward 19), Hokuto Zhimomi (ward 22), Vikheho Zhimo (ward 17), Simon Yeptho (ward 23), Moa Jamir (ward 16), G. Kits (ward 20), Meweu Lasuh (ward 1), Ikato V. Sumi (ward 7) and P. Avi Awomi (ward 6) said that “we respect the views and decisions of our respective tribal bodies including the Joint Coordination Committee to withdraw/forfeit our candidature.” It however added that “forfeiting our candidatures at our own cost and win of other candidates is not acceptable.” Meanwhile, the BJP candidate from Ward 11, Kavili Chishi today submitted a letter to the Returning Officer, DMC stating that she will not be contesting in the polls, as per the call of Naga civil society.
