Congress announces five more candidates for Meghalaya assembly polls

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJanuary 28, 2023

The opposition Congress on Saturday released the second list of five candidates for the ensuing elections to the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly.

The list approved by the central election committee (CEC) includes Jhanika Siangshai (Khliehriat), Arbiangkam Khar Sohmat (Amlarem), Chireng Peter R Marak (Kharkutta), Dr Tweel K Marak (Resubelpara) and Carla R Sangma (Rajabala).

The party is fielding candidates in all 60 seats of which 10 are women.

Earlier on January 25, the party had announced its first list of 55 candidates including Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president and Shillong MP Vincent H Pala, who will be contesting from Sutnga-Saipung constituency.

The other nine females candidates are Deborah Marak (Williamnagar), Rona Khymdei (Nongpoh), Bethleen Dkhar (West Shillong), Venetia Pearl Mawlong (South Shillong), Dr Banidashisha Kharkongor (Nongthymmai), Lakyntiew Sohkhlet (Sohra), Pynhunlang Nongrum (Mawkynrew), Victorealness Syiemlieh (Ranikor) and Uttora G Sangma (Ampati).

The list also include Emlang Laloo (Nartiang), Daniel Dan (Jowai), Richard Singh Lyngdoh (Raliang), Nehemayah Tyngkan (Mowkaiaw), Charles Marngar (Mawhati), Adrian Lambert Chyne Mylliem (Jirang), Dr Celestine Lyngdoh (Umsning), Stanliwis Rymbai (Umroi), Erson Marwein (Mawryngkneng), Pynshngainlang Syiem (Pynthorumkhrah), Marbud Dkhar (Mawlai), Manuel Badwar (East Shillong), JA Lyngdoh (North Shillong), Ronnie V Lyngdoh (Mylliem), Sardonik Nongkhlaw (Nongkrem), S Osborne Kharjana (Sohiong), Dannyson Kurbah (Mawphlang), Gopal Stone Hynniewta (Mawsynram), Wellborn Bynnud (Shella), Nehru Suting (Pynursla), Batskhem Ryntathiang (Mairang), Fourteen Lyngkhoi (Mawthadraishan), Gabriel Wahlang (Nongstoin), Goldenstar Nonglong (Rambrai-Jyrngam), Andrew Charles Care (Mawshynrut), Carnes Sohshang (Mawkyrwat), Timjim K Momin (Mendipathar), Brigady Napak Marak (Bajengdoba), Champion R Sangma (Songsak), Jeebing G Momin (Rongjeng), Frederick Sangma (Raksamgre), Dr Kapin Ch Boro (Tikrikilla), Salilendra R Sangma (Phulbari), Reynold M Sangma (Selsella), Augustine D Marak (Dadenggre), Billykid A Sangma (North Tura), Brenzield ChM arak (South Tura), Edmund  S Sangma (Rangsakona), Sayeedullah Nongrum (Mahendraganj), Sinbath ChM arak (Salmanpara), Saleng A Sangma (Gambegre), Roger Benny A Sangma (Dalu), Rophul S Marak (Rongara Siju), Karak R Sangma (Chokpot) and Aphonse Ch Sangma (Baghmara).