AICC approves Ryngnga’s candidature for Shella by poll

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaSeptember 26, 2019

SHILLONG: The Congress president Sonia Gandhi has approved the candidature of Batyngshain Laitmon Ryngnga for the upcoming Shella by poll to be held on October 21.

This was informed by general secretary in charge CEC Mukul Wasnik on Thursday.

Ryngnga’s name was recommended by the Pradesh election committee.

The bye election was necessitated following the death of former Assembly Speaker late Dr Donkupar Roy on July 28, this year. Dr Roy, a former United Democratic Party chief was also the longest serving legislator of Shella constituency.

The UDP is also fielding his son, Balajied Kupar Synrem as the candidate. Sources informed that Synrem is likely to file his nomination tomorrow.

The last date for filing of nominations has been fixed on September 30 and scrutiny of nomination papers will be on October 1 while last date of withdrawal of nominations is on October 3.