Later talking to reporters Mithi informed that the party tickets were given based on winning prospect of the candidates.
When asked why the participation of women in the election was limited to only two candidates (both sitting MLAs), Mithi disclosed that the party requested all the aspiring candidates to submit applications and only five applications were received.
“Out of five we have selected Karya Bagang (Chayangtajo) and Gum Tayeng (Dambuk) which represents more than 33 per cent,” Mithi categorically said.
The party also nominated sitting Lok Sabha MPs Ninong Ering and Takam Sanjoy to contest from Arunachal East and Arunachal West Lok Sabha seat respectively, Mithi added.
Meanwhile, many ticket aspirants who were being denied Congress tickets were reportedly holding parleys with other political parties.
Sitting Congress MLA Atum Welly, who was denied party ticket today joined the BJP and was likely to contest from Pakke Kessang constituency from BJP, party sources informed.
