Meghalaya: VPP Announces Names of 5 Candidates To Contest Ri Bhoi Seats in MDC Election
First Published: 4th January, 2025 17:50 IST
Syngkon and Marbaniang said the party’s main agenda is to work towards helping the people of the state to progress and grow.
The Voice of People’s Party or VPP today announced the names of 5 Candidates for the MDC Election scheduled for next month. The candidates who would be contesting for the five constituencies of Ri Bhoi District are Apkyrmen Lyngdoh from Jirang Constituency, Mathew Makdoh from Nongpoh Constituency, Banrikus Nongsteng from Umsning Constituency, Kynjohlang Rangtong from Mawhati Constituency and Isynei Hinge from Umroi Constituency.
The names of the candidates were announced in the presence of Ricky A.J. Syngkon, MP and General Secretary of VPP and Brightstar Marbaniang, MLA from Mawlai and other leaders of the party.
Highlighting the core principles of the party, Syngkon and Marbaniang said the party’s main agenda is to work towards helping the people of the state to progress and grow. The leaders underscored that it is only through the strong and widespread support of the public that the party can fulfill its vision and objectives to usher in this much-needed transformation.
Dr. Ricky A.J. Syngkon also urged the people of Ri Bhoi and Meghalaya to give VPP the opportunity to lead. He highlighted that empowering the VPP with public support is essential for the party to implement its policies and chart a new course for Meghalaya’s development.
COMMENTS

TOPMOST STORY NOW

Live Brother of BSF Jawan Deepak Chingakham Who Died in Cross-Border Firing by Pakistan in Jammu Appointed ASI in Manipur Police on Compassionate Grounds
11th July 2025
Live Maikhuli Villagers Protest MoU Over Assam-Meghalaya Border, Demand Return of Fishery
11th July 2025
Live Chhangur Baba Received Rs 500 Crore in Foreign Funds for Illegal Conversions: Anti-Terror Squad
11th July 2025
Live Taiwan Detects 9 Chinese Warships, 1 Aircraft Breaching ADIZ Amid Rising Tensions
11th July 2025WE RECOMMEND

Maikhuli Villagers Protest MoU Over Assam-Meghalaya Border, Demand Return of Fishery
At the heart of the protest lies the contentious inclusion of the village's long-maintained fishery within Assam’s territory under the MoU.
11th July 2025
Shubhanshu Shukla Speaks to Students from Assam and Meghalaya from Space, Tells Them He Will Guide Them To Become Astronauts, Walk on the Moon
The Indian astronaut connected with the students using amateur (Ham) radio, making it a rare and inspiring moment.
11th July 2025
Shillong Cantonment to Finally Get Building Bye-Laws After 53 Years; Draft Sent to Defence Ministry for Approval
As per the approved draft, residential buildings along motorable roads can go up to Ground plus 3 (G+3) floors.
11th July 2025
Centre Sanctions Rs 1,066 Cr For Flood And Landslide Hit Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya and Mizoram
These states have experienced heavy rainfall, massive flooding, and multiple landslides during this monsoon season.
10th July 2025
Shillong Gets Its First Mall: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Inaugurates Rs 100 Cr Polo Commercial Complex
Meghalaya: Rooftop solar panels and rainwater harvesting systems further underline the eco-conscious vision of the project.
10th July 2025