BJP ahead in 3, Ind's in 3 seats in Manipur, Nagaland (Ld)

Imphal/Kohima, Nov 10 (IANS) Ruling BJP's candidates are leading in three Assembly seats and an Independent in one seat in Manipur while two Independents are leading in two seats in Nagaland, officials said on Tuesday.Elections officials in Imphal said that BJP candidates are leading in Wangoi, Saitu and Wangjing-Tentha seats and an Independent in Lilong seat.By-elections were held in four Assembly seats in Manipur on November 7 and two Assembly seats in Nagaland on November 3.BJP nominee Ginsuanhau was elected unopposed from Singhat seat in Churachandpur district in Manipur on October 22 after Independent nominee Chinlunthang withdrew his candidature.In Nagaland, Independent candidates are leading in both Southern Angami-1 and Pungro-Kiphire seats over their ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party and BJP rivals.The counting of votes in Manipur and Nagaland, which started amid tight security arrangements on Tuesday morning and strict adherence to the Covid-19 guidelines, is in progress.
--IANS sc/tsb