Imphal, January 22: At least 67 candidates filed their nomination papers for the forthcoming 8th Manipur State Assembly elections today.

12 candidates in all filed their nominations in Imphal west district today, including two candidates filing in Thangmeiband Assembly constituency, one in Uripok A/C, two in Sagolband A/C, one each in Keishamthong and Singjamei, three in Konthoujam, two in Patsoi, and a single candidate in Langthabal A/C.Among the notable candidates who filed their papers today were Laishom Ibomcha, former state law secretary, and former deputy chief minister Dr Chandramani in Keishamthong and Patsoi respectively.

In Bishnupur district, two candidates filed papers in Nambol A/C, one in Bishnupur A/C and three in Kumbi A/C.Meanwhile, in Thoubal district, one candidate filed nomination papers for Lilong A/C, two for Thoubal, three for Wangkhem, two for Heirok, one each for Wangjing, Wabagai, Kakching and Sugunu ACs and three for Hiyanglam A/C. Former chief minister RK Dorendro filed his nomination paper from Yaiskul constituency, along with three others.

One candidate filed for Khundrakpam and two others for Lamlai.

Five candidates filed paper in Kshetrigao constituency, six in Thongju, and three in Wangkhei constituency.