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      GHADC election: Congress, TMC announce first list of candidates

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      February 23, 2026
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      Shillong, Feb 23:  The Congress and the Trinamool Congress today released their first list of candidates for the upcoming Garo Hills Autonomous District Council elections, schedule for April 10.

      The Congress named 24 candidates in Kartick R. Marak (Siju), Budhar M. Marak (Wagesik), Arjun S. Marak (Silkigre), and Karak R. Sangma (Rongrikkimgre). Other notable candidates are Sengrik M. Marak from Gasuapara, Gredit T. Sangma from Barenggapara, and Luckshwell M. Sangma from Amongpara.

      The party is also fielding Prewil Ch. Marak from Tura, Sadhiarani M. Sangma (Dengnakpara), and Binvinchand D. Sangma (Boldamgre). The list also includes Premish S. Sangma for Zigzak, Ajitav Koch for Betasing, and Ripseng K. Marak for Rochonpara.

      Other candidates are Nonickha D. Momin from Asanang, Tingku N. Marak from Balachanda, Ruth Tamera A. Sangma from Batabari, Sengrak B. Sangma from Raksamgre, Levastone T. Sangma from Jengjal, and Dr. Tweel K. Marak from Rongrong.

      The party has also nominated Brigady N. Marak for Bolsong, Timjim K. Momin for Damas, George N. Sangma for Kharkutta, Walseng M. Sangma for Darugre, and Denang T. Sangma for Rongrenggre.

      The Trinamool Congress (TMC) Meghalaya released 14 names.

      The candidates are Changseng R Marak (Silkigre), Witerson M Sangma (Rongrikimgre), Richard Mrong Marak (Babelapara), Dimseng K. Marak (Tura), Hilthudhera Ch. Marak (Dengnakpara).

      Other candidates are Batchot Ch. Marak (Boldamgre), Hemendra Hajong (Betasing), Rahendro A. Sangma (Asanang), Lithson B. Marak (Raksamgre), Badith T. Sangma (Jengjal), Asish R. Marak (Bolsong), Perdinand D. Shira (Sagremaak) and Alphonsush R. Marak (Williamnagar).

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