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D.P Haokip Joins Congress Ahead of Saikot Assembly Bid
✍️ The Hills Journal
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 03:36 AM
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D.P Haokip, the intended candidate from Saikot Assembly Constituency, officially joined the Indian National Congress in New Delhi, signalling his readiness to contest the upcoming state elections.
D.P Haokip, the prominent political figure from Manipur’s 59th Saikot Assembly Constituency, formally joined the Indian National Congress during a ceremony held in New Delhi.
The move comes as he prepares to contest the forthcoming state assembly elections from Saikot, a constituency that has seen intense political competition in recent years.
Congress officials welcomed Haokip, noting that his local influence and experience would bolster the party’s prospects in Manipur’s political landscape.
The party’s spokesperson highlighted Haokip’s commitment to addressing key issues such as development and employment for the people of Saikot.
Haokip’s joining is expected to strengthen Congress’s position in the region ahead of the elections.
The move comes as he prepares to contest the forthcoming state assembly elections from Saikot, a constituency that has seen intense political competition in recent years.
Congress officials welcomed Haokip, noting that his local influence and experience would bolster the party’s prospects in Manipur’s political landscape.
The party’s spokesperson highlighted Haokip’s commitment to addressing key issues such as development and employment for the people of Saikot.
Haokip’s joining is expected to strengthen Congress’s position in the region ahead of the elections.