TURA: The prestigious Rongrenggre constituency in East Garo Hills is going to witness a multi-cornered contest in the 2018 Assembly elections with as many as eight candidates already in the fray.
Rongrenggre comprising Williamnagar town is currently represented by senior Congress leader and Minister Deborah C Marak.
Interestingly, only two aspirants, Deborah and district Congress leader Sengbat R Marak, have applied for party ticket so far.
The race for ticket has pitted the leader against her one-time ally and supporter.
Sengbath had contested the district council elections twice but could not make a cut.
To boost his support, Sengbath organised a meeting with his Rangsa clan members in Williamnagar on Thursday. “We have appealed to our clan members to support Sengbath in his bid to win the elections,” said Rangsa clan secretary Johny R Marak.
But the battle for Rongrenggre is expected to be tough and gruelling with a number of heavyweights lined up to woo voters.
Jonathone N Sangma, who was defeated by Deborah in the last assembly elections, will contest as an Independent.
NPP’s former MLA Marcuish Marak, former MDC and UDP’s Mahamsing M Sangma, former civil service officer and BJP’s Santosh R Marak and independent candidates Jan Arengh and Lahatson N Marak are also in the fray.
