Guwahati: The United Democratic Party (UDP) has announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Meghalaya assembly elections next year.
The first list of candidates announced by the UDP in Meghalaya consists of 32 names.
Some of the prominent names are sitting MLAs and cabinet ministers Kyrmen Shylla (Khliehriat), Lahkmen Rymbui (Amlarem), Brolding Nongsiej (Mawthadraishan), UDP president and Speaker of Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Metbah Lyngdoh, Chief Executive Member of Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) Titosstarwell Chyne (Sohra), sitting MLA Balajied Synrem (Shella), sitting MLAs Pius Marwein (Ranikor) and Nujorki Sungoh (Mookaiaw).
The other prominent names are Dr Aman War (North Shillong), HDR Lyngdoh (Sohiong), Remington Pyngrope (Mawkynrew), Anthony Kongwang (Pynursla), Moonlight Pariat (Jowai).
The others who made it to the list are Dawan Lyngdoh (Nartiang), Baiahunlang Makdoh (Mawhati), Bathok Nongmalieh (Jirang), Sunshine Makri ( Umsning), Dr Osaphi Jyrwa (Mawryngkneng), Mitchell Wankhar (Mylliem), Olan Suin (Mawsynram), Polestar Nongsiej (Nongstoin), Paul Lyngdoh (West Shillong), Jemino Mawthoh (Nongthymmai).
From Garo Hills, Luderberg Ch Momin (Kharkutta), Subroto G Marak (Mendipathar), Tapash D Marak (Resubelpara), Rakman Ch Marak (Bajengdoba), Andreas G Momin (Rongjeng), Ronald Rikman Sangma (Salmanpara), Kennethson R Sangma (Dalu) and Ashahel D Shira (Rajabala).
Other candidates for the Meghalaya assembly elections in 2023 are expected to be announced soon.
Early in the next year, Meghalaya is slated to hold elections for its legislative assembly.
