The Congress party has released the second list of the remaining 12 candidates for the forthcoming elections to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC).
The names of the candidates and their constituencies are James Sangma (Babelapara), Stevie M. Marak (Boldamgre), Jagadish Ch Hajong (Zikzak), Sanjay Koch (Betasing), Malcolm M. Sangma (Rochonpara), Agassi R. Marak (Balachanda), Ashahel D. Shira (Batabari), Habibuz Zaman (Shyamnagar), Joyson R. Marak (Raksamgre), Levastone T. Sangma (Jengjal), Manseng Momin (Bolsong) and Lahitson M. Sangma (Samandagre).
It may be noted that the Congress is the first political party to declare candidates for the GHADC polls. The party had on February 9 cleared the first list of 17 candidates for the polls.
Elections to the GHADC will be held on April 9 and the results will be declared on April 14
The notification for the election will be issued on March 8 while the last date of filing of nominations is March 15 and withdrawal of nominations March 19.
The model code of conduct for the election will come into force in all the five districts of Garo Hills region from March 9.
The State government has earmarked Rs 15 crore for the conduct of the GHADC election.
