NPP announces list of 18 candidates for KHADC, 20 for JHADC polls

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaDecember 6, 2024

The ruling National People’s Party (NPP) on Friday announced its first list of 18 candidates for the upcoming elections to the Khasi HIlls Autonomous District Council (KHADC) and 20 candidates for the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC).

The list was released by NPP Meghalaya State Unit Working President Hamletson Dohling in the presence of NPP Spokesperson Himalaya M Shangpliang.

In list of candidates for KHADC, 9 are sitting MDCs which include Chief Executive Member (CEM) Pyniaid Sing Syiem and Chairman of the Council, Lamphrang Blah.

Other MDCs includes Grace Mary Kharpuri from Nongskhen, Macdalyne S Mawlong from Umsning, Rangkynsai Kharbuki from Umroi, Alvin K from Mawsynram, Fantin J Lakadong from Laitumkhrah-Malki, Lamphrang Blah from Mawphlang-Diengiei, Batskhem Ryntathiang from Mairang-Nongkhlaw, and Bah Carnes Sohshang from Mawkyrwat.

Former Rambrai-Jyrngam MLA Kimfa S Marbaniang will contest from Rambrai-Jyrngam, in place of sitting MDC Bajop Pyngrope.

Two former MDCs, who were given tickets include Donevan Kharwanlang from Sohra and Rona Khymdeit from Nongpoh constituency.

In the JHADC, the NPP has announced its candidates for all 20 ADC constituencies which include 12 sitting MDCs including Chief Executive Member (CEM) Thombor Shiwat and Council Chairman Shankey Shangpung.

Other MDCs include Holando Lamin from War Central, Het Pohthmi from War West, Lakhon Dkhar from Amwi-Khliehtyrshi, Ailad Bhoi from Mukhla-Ummulong, Jesse Suiam from Moodymmai-Nongkhroh, Eneningstar Teron from Mynso-Nongjngi, Rudaioo Tang from Shilliang Myntang, Aiborlang Shadap from Barato-Mukroh, Phasmon Dkhar from Musniang-Rngad and Hambertus Nongtdu from Sutnga-Nongkhlieh.