Congress will regain in lost assembly seats: Bishat

Friday, October 26, 2007, 22:05 [IST]

Nahan, Oct 26 (UNI) The Congress will regain the assembly seats in the coming elections, which were lost last time due to presence of rebel candidates and fielding of weak nominees, said Congress observer for Sirmour district Virender Singh Bishat at Congress Bhawan here today.

"Mr Bishat said indiscipline in party would not be tolerated and stern action would be taken against the rebel candidates." He said every party member had the right to apply for the party ticket and final decision of official candidate would be decided by high command.

Those who left the party earlier would be welcomed back in case they decided to strengthen the party, he said.

Mr Bishat said youths, women, senior citizens would be provided suitable places while recommending party tickets in Sirmour district.

He also added that so far 20 applications for five assembly seats of the district had been received.

UNI

Topics: POLITICS-HP-CONGRESS

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