Shillong, Dec 19: Opposition Congress on Thursday announced the first list of 26 candidates for the upcoming elections to the two autonomous district councils (ADCs) in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills, slated to be held on February 21, 2025.
The party has finalized 15 candidates from Khasi Hills and 11 candidates from Jaintia Hills, after a rigorous selection process involving the Block Congress Committee (BCC), District Congress Committees (DSC), and the Pradesh Election Committee (PEC), the Congress said in a statement.
“The selected candidates represent a blend of fresh faces, qualified professionals, and individuals trained to serve effectively in their roles. This lineup underscores the Congress’ commitment to bringing in capable and dynamic leadership, dedicated to the welfare and aspirations of the people of Meghalaya,” the party said.
The 15 candidates for KHADC polls include :Dominic Mynsong-Mawhati, Rocky A Marwein-Umsning, Jonathan Syiem-Sohryngkham, Hilarius Warbah-Mawkynrew, Astarland Khyllep-Shella, Banphiralang Basaiawmoit-Mylliem, Alan Kharkongor-Nongthymmai, Manuel Badwar-Laitumkhrah-Malki, Pynshngainlang Syiem-Mawkhar-Pynthorumkhrah, Gerald Shullai-Jaiaw-Mawprem, Wanseng Jyrwa-Mawlai, Nathaniel Rymmai- Nongspung-Sohiong, Lawanpynshngain War-Mairang-Nongkhlaw, Bormanding Nonglang-Rambrai Jyrngam and Medal Sing Lyngdoh-Mawkyrwat.
The 11 candidates for JHADC polls are: Romeo Lyngdoh-War Central, Madonbai Rymbai-Amwi-Khliehtyrchi, Jona Rynjah-Moodymmai-Nongkhroh, Pyrkhatbha Pyrphet-Mynsngat-Khanduli, Banikas Laban-Barato-Mukroh, Rikut Parien-Saphai-Sahsniang, Welpard Suchiang-Raliang, J Treilang Suchiang-Shangpung, Yooniki Phawa-Muthlong Sohkynphor, Siril Suja-Sutnga Nongkhlieh and Grimlang Dkhar-Narpuh.
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