SHILLONG, APR 9: The National People’s Party (NPP) has indicated that it is not interested in having a pre-poll alliance for the Shillong Lok Sabha byelection, and is yet to decide on its candidate for the seat.
“Well, you have seen Meghalaya politics, we don’t have a pre-poll alliance. So far, we are yet to decide the candidate for the Shillong Lok Sabha byelection,” NPP state working president and cabinet minister Marcuise N Marak told reporters on Thursday.
Regarding the Rajya Sabha nominee, Marak said, “Very shortly, we will be taking the decision and whom to field, we will decide.”
On the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election, Marak said the government has extended the current House for six months, allowing time for necessary interventions and actions to be taken before holding elections.
Asked about the Assam election, Marak said the party is hopeful to open an account.
“The response is very good, but let us see. We are hoping (to open an account), we are keeping our fingers crossed,” he said.
By Our Reporter
