SHILLONG:
State BJP spokesperson M Kharkrang, on December 9, said that as the results of the Assembly elections of five states have been announced, the BJP central leadership will decide on candidates for the Lok Sabha polls.
Asked if ample time should be given to the candidates to contest the polls by announcing the name early, Kharkrang said, “Ofcouse, ample time should be given to the candidates for canvassing, and these issues will be taken up with the central leadership.”
Reacting to unconfirmed reports about the BJP supporting the National People’s Party (NPP) candidates, Kharkrang said the BJP will contest on its own and will not support any other party.