Former MLA of Rambrai-Jyrngam Kimfa S Marbaniang on Thursday formally joined the ruling
National People’s Party (NPP).
Marbaniang was welcomed by NPP national president and chief minister Conrad K Sangma in the presence Deputy Chief Minister of Meghalaya Prestone Tynsong in the presence of MLA of Nartiang Sniawbhalang Dhar, NPP State Spokesperson Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh, MLA of Nongstoin Macmillan Byrsat, NPP Leader Mahendro Rapsang, and NPP State Secretary Bajop Pyngrope, among others.
Sangma has also declared Marbaniang as the official candidate of the party from Rambrai-Jyrngam Constituency in the 2023 elections.
The party said his induction into the party would support NPP more broadly, assist the state in winning more honours and expedite NPP’s aim to be in the top 10 states in 10 years.
On Wednesday, the suspended Congress MLA from Rambrai-Jyrngam resigned as member of the 11th Meghalaya Legislatve Assembly.