A total of five candidates including three Independents have filed nomination for the February 13 by-election to the Liromoba seat in West Siangh district.
Nyamar Karbak of Congress, BJP nominee Bai Gadi and Independent candidates Lijum Ronya, Raksap Yomcha and Johny Tali filed their papers yesterday, the last date for filing of nomination, election office informed here today.
The scrutiny of nominations papers would be held tomorrow and the last date of withdrawal of papers is January 30, an election office statement said.
The Liromoba seat fell vacant after the sudden demise of former chief minister Jarbom Gamlin on November 30 last year.
