Summary:
L Songsiang, who was also a minister, has sought to contest the Mawshynrut seat, party officials added. Former minister Don Massar has applied for a party ticket from Ranikor, NPP officials said. The party's preparations for the election are being overseen by Conrad Kongkal Sangma, son of the illustrious late PA Sangma. Till now, NPP has received 14 applications for aspirants in the Khasi-Jaintia Hills region. The party's regional election committee will meet on November 6 to discuss all applications.Several prominent Congress leaders like Prestone Tynsong, former deputy chief minister Rowell Lyngdoh and Sniawbhalang Dhar are expected to join NPP, party officials said..