Gambegre By-polls in Meghalaya: TMC Candidate Sadhiarani M. Sangma Files Nomination
First Published: 23rd October, 2024 17:17 IST
Sangma is expected to face tough competition from NPP’s Mehtab Chandee, wife of Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, State BJP Vice President Bernard Marak, and Congress candidate Jingjang M. Marak.
Trinamool Congress candidate Sadhiarani M. Sangma filed her nomination papers today.
Sangma, wife of three-time Rangsakona MLA Zenith Sangma (brother TMC leader and former Meghalaya CM Mukul Sangma) and the only female Member of the District Council (MDC) from the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC), submitted her nomination at the DC office in Tura.
The last date of filing of nominations is October 25, scrutiny of nomination papers on October 28 and the last date of withdrawal of nominations will be on October 30.
Sangma is expected to face tough competition from candidates, including NPP’s Mehtab Chandee, wife of Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, State BJP Vice President Bernard Marak, and Congress candidate Jingjang M. Marak.
The by-elections for the Gambegre assembly seat will be held on November 13 and counting of votes will take place on November 23.
This assembly seat fell vacant after its sitting MLA, Congress’ Saleng Sangma won the Lok Sabha poll and became the MP from Tura.
Also Read: Shillong Airport Expansion: A Game Changer for Tourism, Says Minister Paul Lyngdoh
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live BPF is facing severe fund crunch: Party chief Hagrama Mohilary
22nd December 2024
Live HM Shah Inaugurates and Lays Foundation for 13 Development Projects Worth Rs 668.39 Cr in Tripura
22nd December 2024
Live Mizoram: BJP Set to Form Government in CADC with 3 ZPM MDCs Joining Party
22nd December 2024
Live Arunachal’s Unique Surrendered Air Gun Museum: Tribute to Wildlife Conservation
22nd December 2024
WE RECOMMEND
Meghalaya Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh Emphasizes Preserving Shillong’s Colonial Heritage
Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh has underscored the importance of these preservation efforts, particularly the mapping of heritage sites.
21st December 2024
Safeguarding Northeast’s Identity and Culture Top Priority: Home Minister Amit Shah at NEC Plenary
Amit Shah further stressed the need for a shift in focus from countering extremism to empowering citizens with constitutional rights.
21st December 2024
Captain Williamson Sangma University to Launch Tribal Studies Department to Protect Meghalaya’s Endangered Languages
To ensure a smooth rollout, the Vice-Chancellor has been directed to prioritise the formation of key departments and academic programs.
21st December 2024
Meghalaya Minister Paul Lyngdoh Concerned Over Lack of Progress in Border Talks with Assam, Says Assam’s Response ‘Not Encouraging’
Earlier, the two governments had signed an agreement to resolve their 50-year-old border disputes in six of the 12 areas.
21st December 2024
Meghalaya Govt Has Made Significant Progress on Relocating Harijan Colony in Shillong: Dy CM Dhar
Dhar stated, "As it is a big issue, we are working on it and we will surely resolve it soon. We are very close to the final call."
20th December 2024