The robot was discovered in a heap at the bottom of a stairwell between the first and second floors of the council building, said the robot supervisor.

Rup, hailing from Singjamei Leishangthem Leikai, is currently pursuing his studies in the science stream at Central Academy, Khabam Chumbreithong, Mantripukhri.

The robot has been placed outside the Dharmapuri bus terminal, which aims to entice voters towards the party’s candidate.