The United Democratic Party (UDP) has fielded Zinbaward N Sangma as its candidate from 46 Phulbari constituency West Garo Hills in the up-coming election 2023.
Informing this, UDP vice president Allantry Dkhar has expressed confidence that the party will perform better in Garo Hills. At present there is no UDP legislator from Garo Hills.
“Today we announced the candidature of Zinbaward N Sangma from 46 Phulbari constituency West Garo Hills who had contested unsuccessfully as an independent candidate in the year 2018” said Dkhar.
When asked on the UDP aspect in Garo Hills, Dkhar said that he will not be in the position predict now as he is schedule to tour Garo Hills after 9th February but as of now the party had strong chance of winning in North and South Tura, Rojeng, Rajabala, Mendipathar, Ruselpara constituency.
“As of now we have field 46 candidates which include 16 in Garo Hills and 30 in Khasi-Jaintia Hills” he added.