Shillong, Sept 28: Former Chief Minister and current Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma on Tuesday said names of the Congress candidates for the bye-polls will be finalized following the due process.

“There is a system in the party, we will follow system it is not decided by an individual, we have the Pradesh election committee, then the AICC, so the whole process will be followed and based on that what ultimately will be the final decision will be shared with all of you,” he told reporters.

The Election Commission of India on Tuesday announced bye-elections to the three seats in the state – Mawryngkneng, Mawphlang and Rajabala.

On the limited time given for preparations, he said every time when being confronted with this kind of situation of limited time, the party would ensure it utilizes the time accordingly.

“The limited time which is available as per the notification is not only for one political party but for every political party so every political party will look at those spaces available in respect of the time and probably keep pace with the timing,” he said.

Polling will be held on October 30 and counting on November 2.