Saleng Sangma was the first among the aspiring candidates to file his nomination papers before Returning Officer Jagdish Chelani.

The Congress may have gotten a head start in the selection of candidate for Tura Lok Sabha seat, with sitting Gambegre MLA Saleng A Sangma being announced as the party candidate to take on NPP's sitting MP Agatha K Sangma, but a herculean task awaits the grand old party as it scouts for friends and allies in a region it once dominated for decades.

Congress leader and opposition chief whip Saleng A Sangma on Monday said his party is yet to decide on the candidate for the Tura parliamentary seat.

Earlier during the session, deputy chief minister in-charge parliamentary affairs Prestone Tynsong had informed that the resignation of Saleng has been accepted and the Assembly will elect a new chairman as per rule.

Talking to reporters here on Thursday, Sangma highlighted concerns regarding the performance of officials stationed at the 'Entry and Exit Point' in Bynrihat, Ri Bhoi. He lamented the lack of seriousness exhibited by these officials in executing their duties related to influx checks.

Shillong songjinmani wilwilao niam gri ramasamrango bading-chiwalanirangko dakengani gimin aganangskaengon, jolni Dorbar-rangan iako nirokna gita nanggen aro baoni re·baa uani giminba sandirikkitatjringna nanggen, maina manderangan gisiko nangchengjaode niam gri napdrabaanide dongroroaigen ine MLA aganangkuaha.