 "Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma")
The NPP, which leads the ruling coalition in Meghalaya, had received 5 seats within the final meeting elections in Arunachal Pradesh | File picture (Photo: PTI)
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Okay Sangma mentioned on Sunday that his National People’s Party (NPP) wouldn’t subject any candidates within the two Lok Sabha seats in Arunachal Pradesh and help the BJP nominees.
The NPP is part of the BJP-led NDA on the Centre.
“The National People’s Party has decided not to contest the two Lok Sabha seats in Arunachal Pradesh. Being partners in the NDA, the NPP National Committee has decided to support NDA candidates in Arunachal Pradesh and has directed its State Committee to extend support to the NDA candidates,” Sangma posted on X.
Hailing Sangma’s choice, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma mentioned such dedication of NDA companions will guarantee over 400 seats within the Lok Sabha elections for the ruling alliance.
“Such unparalleled commitment among our partners will ensure the NDA under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji secures over 400 seats. Thank you so much Shri @SangmaConrad Ji,” Sarma posted on X.
The BJP has named Union Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju for the Arunachal West Lok Sabha seat and Tapir Gao as its candidate for the Arunachal East seat. Polling shall be held within the two seats within the first section on April 19.
The NPP, which leads the ruling coalition in Meghalaya, had received 5 seats within the final meeting elections in Arunachal Pradesh.
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First Published: Mar 17 2024 | 2:13 PM IST
