Candidate declaration cum prayer programme was held for Imnatiba, NDPP candidate from 22 Arkakong Assembly Constituency on 4 February 2023 at Changtongya Town, Mokokchung district, the media cell of NDPP, 22 Arkakong A/C has informed.

In his address, the candidate expressed his appreciation to Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party president Chingwang Konyak, secretary general Abu Metha and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio for their trust in him and for giving him another opportunity.

He also thanked the people for their support and urged them to come together again to help him be part of the ruling government and to serve the constituency, the media cell reported.

Imnatiba is the sitting MLA of the constituency and is currently Advisor to Industries & Commerce, Labour & Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, government of Nagaland.

The program was chaired by President of NDPP, 22 Arkakong Constituency and welcome note was delivered by the Changtongya Village Council.

Short speeches were given by the NDPP units of Yaongyimsen, Akhoya, Unger, Nükshiyim, Liroyim, Changtongya Yimsen and Changtongya Town. O L. Yanger, Vice President, BJP Mokokchung District and Bendang, President NDPP, Mokokchung region delivered words of encouragement.

The program began with a prayer by Rev. Temshi, Pastor, Changtongya Town Baptist Arogo, and Rev. Lipok, Pastor, Nagaland Christian Revival Church, Changtongya Town said the ending prayer.