Shillong, Jan 16: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) on Monday released its full list of candidates for the upcoming Assembly Elections. The names of the 16 candidates were announced by VPP chairman Dr. Kara Chen at Polo ground, Shillong.
The Party president Ardent M. Basaiawmoit and other party leaders, while speaking at the gathering attended by hundreds of supporters, talked about the ideology of the party and its plan of action for the State.
The 16 candidates include: Party Chief Ardent M Basawiamoit who will be contesting from Nongkrem, former North Shillong legislator Adelbert Nongrum, Damewanhi Rymbai (Khliehriat), Dr. Ricky A J Syngkon (Umsning), Heavingstone Kharpran (Mawryngkneng), Brightstarwell Marbaniang (Mawlai), Avner Pariat (East Shillong), Raja Jyrwa (West Shillong), Danny Langstieh (South Shillong), Aibandaplin F. Lyngdoh (Mylliem), Winston Tony Lyngdoh (Nongthymmai), Doristar Marbaniang (Mawphlang), Manbhalang Thabah (Pynursla), Shanlang Warjri (Mairang), Mayborn Lynhdoh (Pynthorumkhrah) and Overlin Imiong (Ranikor).
The VPP is a newly formed party that was officially launched in November 2022 and majority of the candidates are first timers.
