The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organised a campaign programme for the Wokha Town Council ULB By-Election 2026 for Tsumang B Ward No. 8 at the VDB Hall, Wokha Town, on June 13.
The programme was attended by Deputy Chief Minister and BJP Legislature Party (BLP) Leader, Nagaland, Yanthungo Patton; Advisor for Information & Public Relations, Soil & Water Conservation, Nagaland, Daochier I Imchen; BJP Nagaland State President, Benjamin Yepthomi; and Councillor of Dimapur Municipal Council and BJYM Nagaland President, V Khekato Awomi.
During the programme, BJP Nagaland State President, Benjamin Yepthomi officially declared Mhomo Humtsoe as the party candidate for the forthcoming Wokha Town Council ULB By-Election from Tsumang B Ward No. 8.
Addressing the media, Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton stated that the BJP and NPF its alliance partner are working together in the Wokha Town Council. Referring to the present arrangement, he said the alliance partner holds 11 seats while the BJP has three seats, adding that even if the BJP wins the by-election, its strength would increase to four seats.
He maintained that there would be no issue as both parties are alliance partners. Patton further stated that if any allegation of proxy voting or other electoral irregularities arises, the matter would be approached through the Election Commission for review.
Delivering the keynote address, Benjamin Yepthomi said the Lotha community should be proud to have Yanthungo Patton serving as the Deputy Chief Minister despite the community having only four representatives in the 60-member Nagaland Legislative Assembly. He observed that attaining such a position is not easy and urged the community to unite and support its leaders.
Yepthomi remarked that while no individual is perfect and mistakes are inevitable, people often overlook numerous good deeds and focus on a single mistake. He encouraged the community to recognise and appreciate positive contributions as well.
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Describing Patton as a leader not only of the Lotha community but of the entire State, Yepthomi said he represents Nagaland at the highest levels alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He further urged the people to stand by and support him while also guiding him whenever necessary.
On the forthcoming by-election, Yepthomi called for a free and fair election and said that the most deserving and hardworking candidate should emerge victorious through a democratic contest.
In his candidate address, Mhomo Humtsoe expressed gratitude to all those present and said he was humbled to stand as the BJP candidate for the upcoming Wokha Town Council ULB By-Election 2026 from Tsumang B Ward No. 8. He thanked Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton for reposing trust in him and allowing him to contest as the party’s candidate. Humtsoe assured the people that if elected, he would work for the upliftment of the ward and further strengthen the party.
Advisor Daochier I Imchen, in his address, emphasized that governance should begin at the grassroots level. Encouraging the candidate, he said party tickets are not given by luck but through careful deliberation, adding that the BJP is a responsible national party and that Humtsoe deserved the ticket.
Imchen also stated that the parties had agreed to a friendly contest. He added that the BJP takes elections seriously and remains committed to good governance and service to the people. Referring to the active campaign by the State President and the presence of the Deputy Chief Minister, he said it reflected the party’s commitment to the people and the election.
He further encouraged party workers to work hard in the remaining days of the campaign and secure a resounding victory for the BJP candidate, stating that the presence of the Deputy Chief Minister should not go in vain.
