Shillong, Dec 19: The opposition Congress has declared its first list of 26 candidates for autonomous district council (ADC) elections in Khasi and Jaintia Hills scheduled for February 21 next year.
Of them, 15 candidates are for KHADC and 11 for JHADC.
The candidates were selected after a rigorous process involving Block Congress Committee (BCC), District Congress Committee (DSC), and Pradesh Election Committee (PEC), stated a party statement on Thursday.
“The selected candidates represent a blend of fresh faces, qualified professionals, and individuals trained to serve effectively in their roles,” it said.
The party has appealed to the voters of Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills to place their trust in the Congress and its candidates.
“The party remains steadfast in safeguarding the provisions of the Sixth Schedule and upholding the rights and interests of the tribal communities,” it said.
The candidates for KHADC polls are: Dominic Mynsong – Mawhati, Rocky A Marwein – Umsning, Jonathan Syiem – Sohryngkham, Hilarius Warbah – Mawkynrew, Astarland Khyllep – Shella, Banphiralang Basaiawmoit – Mylliem, Alan Kharkongor – Nongthymmai, Manuel Badwar – Laitumkhrah-Malki, Pynshngainlang Syiem – Mawkhar-Pynthorumkhrah, Gerald Shullai – Jaiaw-Mawprem, Wanseng Jyrwa – Mawlai, Nathaniel Rymmai – Nongspung-Sohiong, Lawanpynshngain War – Mairang-Nongkhlaw, Bormanding Nonglang – Rambrai Jyrngam, and Medal Sing Lyngdoh – Mawkyrwat.
The candidates for JHADC polls are: Romeo Lyngdoh – War Central, Madonbai Rymbai – Amwi-Khliehtyrchi, Jona Rynjah – Moodymmai-Nongkhroh, Pyrkhatbha Pyrphet – Mynsngat-Khanduli, Banikas Laban – Barato-Mukroh, Rikut Parien – Saphai-Sahsniang, Welpard Suchiang – Raliang, J Treilang Suchiang – Shangpung, Yooniki Phawa – Muthlong Sohkynphor, Siril Suja – Sutnga Nongkhlieh and Grimlang Dkhar – Narpuh.
