Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 09, 2010:
In a dramatic political development signalling divisions within the State Congress organisation, supporters of MLA Elangbam Dwijamani comprising of sizeable number of PCC members and district Presidents have started camping at the official residence of the MLA from this evening.
It is said that the PCC members and district Presidents have resolved to unanimously support MLA Elangbam Dwijamani in the MPCC President election slated for September 17. Information received from the Dwijamani camp said that not less than 60 Congress workers comprising of PCC members and District Presidents are camping together to lend collective support to Dwijamani in the said election.
Member of AICC Central Election Authority, Sanjoy Palika is likely to arrive in the State on September 10 or 11 to take stock of the State Congress President election, Dwijamani supporters said.
The election would be held on the slated date as fixed earlier by the party, they added.
Dwijamani, who is planning to file nomination paper for the said election, got elected to the 9th State Assembly with Congress ticket from Hiyanglam A/C.He is also currently holding the post of Chairman of Manipur Pollution Control Board.