Imphal, 12 February 2017 ( Evening News ) : In a new development, National People's Party, NPP candidate Ngangbam Robert has withdrawn from contest in Singjamei constituency in the 11th state assembly elections. A  BJP aspiring candidate, Ngangbam Robert left the BJP after he was denied the BJP ticket and joined the NPP. The NPP yesterday announced his name as the party's candidate in Singjamei constituency. Robert announced his decision to withdraw from the contest today at a meeting with his supporters at his residence at Chingamathak. Some of his supporters even cried as he announced his decision not to contest the assembly election. He said he wanted to contest the election on BJP ticket but he was denied the ticket by the party. He said he resigned from BJP and joined NPP as per wishes of his supporters.  Robert said before he took the decision he discussed the matter   with his election committee and workers in detail. He said he will contest the next assembly election either as the candidate of a political party or an independent candidate. Robert also stated that he will continue to serve the people even though he does not contest the election.