The BJP opened its account ahead of the February 27 Assembly polls in Nagaland with Kazheto Kinimi winning the Akuluto seat unopposed after his only opponent and Congress candidate Khekashe Sumi withdrew his candidature on Friday, officials said.
Friday was the last day of withdrawal of nominations for the upcoming Assembly polls in the State.
Mr. Kinimi’s supporters broke into celebrations soon after the 68-year-old was declared the seat for the second successive time.
“Beyond humbled and honoured to represent the people of Akuluto 31 A/C for a second term, as unopposed,” Mr. Kinimi said in a tweet. “I praise Almighty God for this privilege and extend my gratitude to my supporters, wellwishers, the karyakartas of Akuluto BJP mandal and Nagaland State BJP,” he added.
B.L. Santosh, the national general secretary of the BJP, said Mr. Kinimi’s victory is “a good news” that “augurs well for the party.” “Congratulations to Sri @KazhetoKinimi, @BJP4Nagaland candidate from 31 Akuluto AC on winning the elections unopposed. This is great news and augurs well for the party,” he said in a tweet.
- Various sources