Itanagar: The JD (U) is set to contest the April 11 assembly poll in Arunachal, in what would be its maiden entry in the electoral politics of the Himalayan state. Chairman of North East Executive Council (NEEC) of the party, Senchumo Lotha, on Wednesday released the first list of candidates for Arunachal.
The party, led by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, has fielded ex-MLA Tani Loffa from the Seppa West assembly seat in East Kameng district. It also fielded four new comers, including Hayeng Mangfi from Chayan Tajo constituency, Topin Ete (Aalo West), Dana Takio (Bordumsa-Diyun) and Dongru Sionju from Bomdila constituency.
