Former leader of the Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP), Sounder Strong Cajee has decided to join the TMC on September 24.
Cajee had unsuccessfully contested on an NPP ticket from South Shillong constituency in 2018. This year he will contest against HSPDP legislator and cabinet minister Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar from Mawkyrwat constituency.
The AITC in a statement said that Cajee has given precedence to the people’s will, who want him to be a part of Meghalaya Trinamool Congress and contest elections on TMC’s ticket.
“He has discussed his will to join Meghalaya TMC’s mission with the party’s leadership, who have agreed that it is the most appropriate step. He expressed his desire to contest election from Mawkyrwat on TMC’s ticket, as a true tribute to the people’s demand,” it said.
The party said Cajee strongly believes that Meghalaya Trinamool Congress is the only force which stands with the people of Meghalaya.
