Shillong, Feb 10: The first list of candidates contesting on Congress ticket for the elections to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council of Meghalaya was declared on Wednesday.

The lone female found a place in the first list is the Sadhia Rani M Sangma, the wife of Congress legislator and AICC Secretary Zenith M Sangma. Sadhia Rani M Sangma will be contesting from Dengnakpara constituency.

Other 16 includes, Kenadick S Marak from Siju constituency, Freedarson N Sangma – Wagesik, Willy D Shira – Silkigre, Dipur Sangma – Rangrikkimgre, Adamkid M Sangma – Asanang, Kansan Sangma – Nogorpara, Rinaldo K Sangma – Rongrong, Pardinand D Shira – Damas, Cherak Watre Momin – Kharkutta, Rapiush Ch Sangma – Darugre and Alphonsush R Marak – Williamnagar. Olendro R Marak – Gasuapara, Sarbha R Marak – Barengapara, Nehru D Sangma – Amongpara, Mrinal R Marak – Naguapara, Kunal Ch Momin – Tura.

The election for the GHADC is slated for April 9, while counting will be on April 14.