Moni Kumar Subba

The first phase of the Lok Sabha elections in five seats in Assam began today on a peaceful note.

Entry of lottery baron Moni Kumar Subba, who is facing murder and rape cases, into the fray as an Independent is likely to make the contest in Tezpur an interesting one with the three-time former Congress MP banking on support of main opposition party AIUDF and the Nepali community to see him through.

Moni Kumar Subba, controversial Congress party MP and nominee for the Tezpur parliamentary seat in Assam, is undoubtedly the richest candidate in the state with cash, assets and investments worth more than Rs.600 million (Rs.60 crore).

The first phase of the Lok Sabha elections in five seats in Assam began today on a peaceful note.

Entry of lottery baron Moni Kumar Subba, who is facing murder and rape cases, into the fray as an Independent is likely to make the contest in Tezpur an interesting one with the three-time former Congress MP banking on support of main opposition party AIUDF and the Nepali community to see him through.

Moni Kumar Subba, controversial Congress party MP and nominee for the Tezpur parliamentary seat in Assam, is undoubtedly the richest candidate in the state with cash, assets and investments worth more than Rs.600 million (Rs.60 crore).