Saturday, July 12, 2025
spot_img

NPP, Cong to fight it out for GHADC Dy Chairman post

Date:

Share post:

spot_imgspot_img

TURA, Sep 6: Battle lines have been drawn for Wednesday’s election to the covered position of Deputy Chairman of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) with both the ruling NPP alliance and the opposition Congress announcing their decision to contest.
The election was announced by Council Chairman Rakesh A Sangma during the first day of the session that began on Monday at GHADC session hall in Tura.
The election to the post of Deputy Chairman is crucial in the event of the Chairman being removed or incapacitated.
The NPP alliance is fielding former teacher and MDC representing Siju Constituency of South Garo Hills, Albinush Marak, for the contest.
The opposition Congress has announced its decision to field lawyer and MDC of Rongrong (Resubelpara) Rinaldo K Sangma.
Both aspirants, Rinaldo and Albinush, are first-time members (MDCs) of the GHADC.
The last date and time for submission of the nomination papers is by 3 PM of Tuesday. The election, to be conducted by secret ballot, will begin after the house assembles on Wednesday at 11 AM.
The ruling NPP alliance is optimistic of sailing through given the numbers being in their favour.
Though the NPP only won 11 seats out of a contest of 29 seats in the GHADC polls, yet it could go on to form the new Executive Committee by stitching together a 16-member alliance that includes a GNC MDC (Deputy CEM Nikman Ch Marak), BJP MDC from Dalu Promod Koch, and three Independents — Akhtar Ali (Zikzak), Nathuwal Marak (Baghmara) and Arbinstone Marak (Rochonpara).
The Congress, on the other hand, despite winning the largest share of seats in the election, is currently in the opposition.
The BJP MDC from Tura, Bernard Marak, is presently seated in the opposition side of the house, as well.

Previous article
Next article
spot_imgspot_img

Related articles

DRDO and IAF successfully test Astra BVRAAM with indigenous radio frequency seeker from Su-30 Mk-I

New Delhi, July 11: In a significant boost to India's self-reliance in defence technology, the Defence Research and...

Mayank Yadav’s rehab likely to start in coming weeks after undergoing surgery in Christchurch

New Delhi, July 11: Tearaway fast bowler Mayank Yadav is likely to begin his long rehab in the...

Pakistan: 98 killed, 185 injured as monsoon rains wreak havoc

Islamabad, July 11: Torrential monsoon rains and flash floods have claimed at least 98 lives and left 185...

India’s purchase of Russian oil helped bring down global prices: Hardeep Puri

New Delhi, July 11: Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said on Friday that India’s...