Two People’s Democratic Front (PDF) leaders in South West Khasi Hills district have resigned to support Sounder Strong Cajee, who will join the Trinamool Congress next month.
PDF president of the Mawkyrwat Zonal Committee, Kordorlyne Kharlyngdoh and secretary, P. Paliar resigned had submitted their resignation letter to the party on August 27.
Speaking to reporters in Mawkyrwat today, the PDF leaders cited no reasons for their dissatisfaction but said they will support Cajee in the upcoming 2023 assembly elections.
Cajee, a former president of the Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo people had decided to formally join the TMC on September 24 and contest against HSPDP legislator and cabinet minister Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar from Mawkyrwat constituency.
The leaders said they have decided to support the Mawkyrwat Constituency Socio Economical & Political Awareness Committee’ (MCSEPAC) with Cajee.