Shillong (Meghalaya), Dec 19: In a major development ahead of the Autonomous District Councils election in Meghalaya, the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) today announced its list of candidates for the upcoming polls.
The Congress Party has finalized 15 candidates for the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) and 11 candidates for the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC).
According to a press release issued by the MPCC, the candidates were selected after a rigorous process involving the Block Congress Committees (BCC), District Congress Committees (DCC), and the Pradesh Election Committee (PEC).
The selected candidates represent a blend of fresh faces, qualified professionals, and individuals trained to serve effectively in their roles.
The Congress Party has expressed confidence that its candidates will emerge victorious in the polls, which are scheduled to be held in February 2025.
The full list of Congress candidates for the KHADC and JHADC elections is as follows:
KHADC Candidates:
1. Nongthymmai Constituency: Dominic Mynsong, Rocky A Marwein, Jonathan Syiem, Hilarius Warbah, Astarland Khyllep, Banphirolang Basaia Wmoit, Allan Victor Lyngdoh
2. Mawhati Constituency: Manuel Badwar
3. Umsning Constituency: Gerald Shullai
4. Sohryngkham Constituency: Nathaniel Osbert Rymmai
5. Mawkynrew Constituency: Lawanpynshngain War
6. Shella Constituency: Bormanding Nonglang
7. Mylliem Constituency: Medal Sing Lyngdoh
8. Laitumkhrah Malki Constituency: Pynshngainlang Syiem
9. Mawkhar Pynthorumkhrah Constituency: Wanseng Jyrwa
10. Mawprem Constituency: Wanboklang Jyrwa
11. Mawlai Constituency: Pyrkhatsngain Nongrum
12. Nongspung-Sohtiong Constituency: Wanboklang Jyrwa
13. Mairang Nongkhlaw Constituency: Pyrkhatsngain Nongrum
14. Rambrai Jyrngam Constituency: Wanboklang Jyrwa
15. Mawkyrwat Constituency: Pyrkhatsngain Nongrum
JHADC Candidates:
1. War Central Constituency: Romeo Lyngdoh
2. Amwi Khliehtyrchi Constituency: Madonbai Rymbai
3. Moodymmai Nongkroh Constituency: Jona Rynjah
4. Myrngsat Khanduli Constituency: Pyrkhatsngain Pyrphet
5. Barato Mukroh Constituency: Smt. Banikas Laban
6. Saphai Sahsniang Constituency: Rikut Parlien
7. Raliant Constituency: Welpard Suchiang
8. Shangpung Constituency: J. Treilang Suchiang
9. Muthlong Solikynphor Constituency: Yooniki Phawa
10. Sutnga Nongkhliah Constituency: Siril Suja
11. Narpuh Mesh Co Constituency: Grimlang Dkhar