Polls: BJP finally reveals its cards

SHILLONG, Jan 21: The State BJP is relying on a strategic selection of candidates and constituencies to secure seats in the upcoming KHADC and JHADC elections. The party announced its first list of candidates on Tuesday. The list includes 14 candidates for the KHADC and three for the JHADC. For KHADC, the candidates are Himanta Timung from Jirang, Manin Raja from Nongpoh, Hopingstone Marsharing from Mawhati, Brighstarfield Khongwir from Umsning, Councellor Mukhim from Mawkynrew, Elvisstar Kharbudon from Langkyrdem-Laitkroh, Ebren Khongthah from Nongshken, Fairlock D Ryngksai from Nongthymmai, Kynsaibor Lyngdoh from Malki-Laitumkhrah, Daniella Nonglait from Mawlai, Lewis Janong Sooting from Langrin, Dimandar Lyngdoh from Nongstoin, Dominic Wahlang from Rambrai-Jyrngam, and Roland Mawsor from Mawshynrut.
The candidates for JHADC are Heimonmitre Phawa from Jowai South, Manbha Lyngdoh from Muthlong-Sohkympor, and Shanbor Rymbai from Musniang-Rangad.
State BJP general secretary Wankitbok Poshna said, “These are the constituencies we are focusing on, including Ri-Bhoi, East Jaintia Hills, Shillong City, and South West Khasi Hills.”
“This is the first time the party is contesting for the maximum number of seats, and we believe this participation will help strengthen the district council, which is our goal,” he added
He also announced that the party’s manifesto for the council polls will be released soon. “Our candidates will embody the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a developed nation and demonstrate how district councils can contribute to Vikshit Bharat,” Poshna stated.
While he refrained from revealing the manifesto’s details, he emphasized that it focuses on enhancing the role and functioning of district councils to drive development across all sectors.
Poshna further informed that the BJP will announce its second list of candidates shortly.