*MEGHALAYA TMC PRESS NOTE*

*Date:* October 21, 2022

*Location:* Tura, West Garo Hills

*Meghalaya TMC gets a major boost in Garo Hills-former NPP and UDP leaders join forces*

Meghalaya TMC strengthens its base with the induction of former NPP MLA contestant from Baghmara and the former MDC from Wagesik ADC, Sengnal N. Sangma and, former UDP MDC contestant from Silkigre ADC, Bishal Arengh, into the party fold. In the presence of Trinamool Congress Legislature Party Leader & Leader of Opposition, Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, Dr. Mukul Sangma, State Mahila President Selma D Shira and, other significant party leaders, they joined the party. 

Welcoming the new leaders into the party fold, Dr. Mukul Sangma said, “After 5 years of misrule, NPP-led MDA’s tenure will be over and that’s why we have to constitute a fresh assembly in the next session; for that, Meghalaya Trinamool Congress will contest on all the 60 seats.” 

Dr. Sangma further added, “There is a hunger for change in the state. It is our duty as elected representatives to be able to respond to the collective desire for change. Our biggest duty is to fulfill the mandates given to us by the people.”

Upon joining the party, Sengnal N Sangma said, "I am joining Meghalaya TMC today to work with the visionary leader, Dr. Mukul Sangma. He is not only a man of principle but also a leader who has always fulfilled his responsibilities with utmost dedication."