The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said it intends to contest the Shillong Lok Sabha by‑election triggered by the death of sitting MP Dr Ricky A.J. Syngkon, but the party made clear that the final candidate will be chosen only after approval from its central leadership. State general secretary Wankitbok Pohshna told reporters the Meghalaya unit is preparing names, and that nomination will follow the party’s established process with the Central Parliamentary Board making the formal decision. (m.dailyhunt.in)
The by‑poll was necessitated after Dr Ricky A.J. Syngkon, who won the Shillong seat in the 2024 general election, died suddenly on February 19, 2026, after collapsing while playing futsal. His death left the seat vacant and prompted the Election Commission to schedule a by‑election. (newindianexpress.com)
State BJP leaders have already signalled interest in contesting the seat, and several party figures have emerged as aspirants. Party sources say state spokesperson Mariahom Kharkrang and former state president Ernest Mawrie are among those seeking the BJP ticket, along with leaders from the Jaintia Hills region. The state unit said it will forward a shortlist to the central leadership for final clearance. (m.dailyhunt.in)
The Shillong vacancy comes against the backdrop of the 2024 Lok Sabha results in Meghalaya, when the regional Voice of the People’s Party (VPP) secured the Shillong seat while the Tura seat went to the Congress. Political observers say the by‑election will be closely watched as a test of party strength and alliances in the state ahead of future electoral contests. (en.wikipedia.org)
BJP officials emphasised that the party is a “rules and process‑based organisation” and that ticket allocation for parliamentary contests follows procedures laid down by the central steering group. The party’s ultimate choice — whether to field a local leader or a candidate from another part of the state — will be announced only after the Central Parliamentary Board convenes and finalises the nomination. (indianmandarins.com)
Original Source: https://theshillongtimes.com/2026/05/04/shillong-ls-by-election-o-susana-bjp-kamrangko-a%C2%B7bachengaha/
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Publish Date: 2026-05-04 04:08:00
