STDCM volunteers commenced the campaign at Khwairamband Ima Keithel, Imphal, by sticking posters in public areas. The posters exhorted masses to choose the candidate who would support and fight for the ST cause.
"For the last over 10 months, both the governments have not been able to make arrangements for the IDPs to return to their homes but they have alternative arrangements for the IDPs to cast a vote."