India, March 20 -- The National People's Party (NPP) of Meghalaya, led by chief minister Conrad K Sangma, on Thursday announced three candidates for the upcoming Assam assembly elections, marking its continued push to expand in the state.

This will be the second time the NPP is contesting in Assam. The party had fielded candidates in 11 seats in the 2021 assembly elections but failed to secure a win.

The party has nominated Daniel Langthasa from Haflong, former All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA Aminul Islam from Mankachar, and Ganseng B. Sangma from Boko-Chaygaon.

Party leaders said the move is part of efforts to expand its organisational presence in Assam, particularly in select constituencies where it has recently stepped...