SHILLONG, OCT 7: Four candidates from two political parties on Thursday filed their nomination papers for the Mawryngkneng and Mawphlang bye elections slated for October 30.
These include KHADC chairman Pyniaid Sing Syiem and 4-time sitting MDC of Mawphlang Lamphrang Blah, who are candidates of the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) from Mawryngkneng and Mawphlang respectively.
The NPP candidates were also accompanied by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, cabinet minister Sniawbhalang Dhar, NPP state president WR Kharlukhi besides party workers and family members.
The other two include former Mawphlang legislator Kennedy C Khyriem and Highlander Kharmalki from the opposition Congress.
The last date for nominations is on October 8.
Meanwhile, scrutiny of nominations will be held on October 11 and the last date of withdrawal of candidatures will be on October 13. The counting will be held on November 2.
By Our Reporter
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