Meghalaya Polls 2023: Arrested BJP leader Bernard Marak to contest for polls
First Published: 19th October, 2022 18:23 IST
BJP leader Bernard Marak, who is in the custody of Meghalaya Police, will be contesting in the upcoming state assembly polls scheduled for next year. After being informed about this
BJP leader Bernard Marak, who is in the custody of Meghalaya Police, will be contesting in the upcoming state assembly polls scheduled for next year.
After being informed about this major development, party leader AL Hek said he visited Marak’s residence recently where the matter was discussed with his family.
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Hek pointed out that Marak is the sitting GHADC member from South Tura, and there is no reason for him not to contest in the polls.
Meanwhile, Hek also stated that the BJP’s poll prospects in the North Tura and South Tura seats are bright, even as the party is yet to declare the name of its candidate for the South Tura seat.
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