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Koridang Bypoll Set for Multi-Cornered Fight on April 9 as Major Parties Name Candidates

A small ST-reserved electorate faces a close race shaped by Imkong L. Imchen’s legacy.

Overview

  • Congress approved T. Chalukumba AO as its candidate for the Koridang by-election.
  • The BJP nominated Daochier I. Imchen, son of the late Imkong L. Imchen, who will make his electoral debut.
  • The NPP fielded I. Abenjang, with reports indicating additional local parties may enter before nominations close.
  • Election authorities set nominations for March 16–23, scrutiny on March 24, withdrawals by March 26, polling on April 9, and results on May 4.
  • Koridang has 22,390 eligible voters and recorded a 276-vote margin in 2023, highlighting the constituency’s competitiveness.