Shillong, February 23, 2026: The Indian National Congress has unveiled its first list of 24 candidates for the upcoming elections to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC), signalling the party’s early preparations for the crucial polls.
The candidate list was approved by Vincent H. Pala, president of the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC), and released on Monday. The nominees will contest in multiple constituencies across the Garo Hills region, marking Congress’s organisational push ahead of the elections.
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The GHADC elections, which are held under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, play a significant role in local governance and administration in the tribal-dominated Garo Hills district. With several political parties gearing up for the polls, the release of the first list is expected to intensify political activity in the region.
The candidates and constituencies are as follows:
1. Siju – Kartick R. Marak
2. Wagesik – Budhar M. Marak
3. Silkigre – Arjun S. Marak
4. Rongrikkimre – Karak R. Sangma
5. Gasuapara – Sengrik M. Marak
6. Barenggapara – Gredit T. Sangma
7. Amongpara – Luckshwell M. Sangma
8. Tura – Prewil Ch. Marak
9. Dengnakpara – Sadhirani M. Sangma
10. Boldamgre – Binvinchand D. Sangma
11. Zigzak – Premish S. Sangma
12. Betasing – Ajitav Koch
13. Rochonpara – Ripseng K. Marak
14. Asanang – Nonickha D. Momin
15. Balachanda – Tingku N. Marak
16. Batabari – Ruth Tamera A. Sangma
17. Raksamgre – Sengraks B. Sangma
18. Jengjal – Levastone T. Sangma
19. Rongrong – Dr. Tweel K. Marak
20. Bolsong – Brigady N. Marak
21. Damas – Timjim K. Momin
22. Kharkutta – George N. Sangma
23. Darugre – Walseng M. Sangma
24. Rongrenggre – Denang T. Sangma
The GHADC polls are widely viewed as a key battleground in Meghalaya’s political landscape, with national and regional parties seeking to consolidate their influence in the council.
