By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Dec 30: The United Democratic Party (UDP) on Monday released its second list of candidates for the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) and Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) elections. The elections for both district councils are scheduled to be held on February 21 next year.
The UDP announced the names of nine candidates, with six contesting for the JHADC and three for the KHADC. The candidates for the JHADC are Medling M Swer from War East, Kat Kassar from War Central, Shlur Lamin from War West, Rimilanky Synnah from Nartiang Wahiajer, Wailad Siangshai from Musniang Rangad, and Damian S War from Mynsngat Khanduli. For the KHADC, the candidates are sitting party MDC Ryngkatlang Lyndem from Langkyrdem-Laitkroh, Gilbert Laloo from Mylliem, and Suly Lyngdoh from Mawsynram.
The list was approved by the State Election Committee (SEC), chaired by party supremo Metbah Lyngdoh. Speaking on the occasion, the UDP president stated that the second list was finalised after a thorough screening process based on recommendations and proposals from the various constituencies.
He further informed that the party would release a third list of candidates within a week.
During the event, the UDP president formally felicitated the nine candidates after the party’s general secretary, Jemino Mawthoh, officially announced their names. Other party leaders present at the event included four MLAs — Paul Lyngdoh, who also serves as a Cabinet Minister, Lahkmen Rymbui, Matthew Beyondstar Kurbah, and Olan Sing Suin, among others.
Earlier, on December 13, the UDP had announced its first list of 26 candidates for the upcoming district council elections. Of these, 16 candidates will contest the KHADC polls, while 10 will vie for seats in the JHADC.