Shillong, May 7 -- Meghalaya Chief Minister and National People's Party (NPP) president, Conrad Sangma on Thursday announced Dr. D.R.L. Nonglait as the party's official candidate for the upcoming Shillong Lok Sabha by-election.
The announcement was made after the party's general executive meeting held here.
The bye-election was necessitated after the demise of Voice of the People Party (VPP) representative to the Lok Sabha, Ricky Andrew Jones Syngkon. The MP passed away due to cardiac arrest at Mawiong in February this year.
"Nonglait has been doing this throughout his life and career. I am confident that Nonglait will represent the interests of the state with dedication and be a strong voice for Meghalaya in Parliament," Sangma said.
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