Shillong, Dec 7: The National People’s Party (NPP) on Friday announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming autonomous district council elections in Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills.
The lists of 18 candidates for KHADC and 29 for JHADC were released by NPP state working president Hamletson Dohling in presence of NPP spokesperson Himalaya M Shangpliang.
In the list for KHADC polls, there are names of nine current MDCs including chief executive member (CEM) Pyniaid Sing Syiem and chairman Lamphrang Blah.
The other MDCs who figured in the list are – 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.
For JHADC polls, the NPP has announced candidates for all 29 constituencies. The list features 12 sitting MDCs, including CEM Thombor Shiwat and chairman Shankey Shangpung.
The other MDCs who have made it to the list of candidates are – 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.
