M’laya CM & Mamata Banerjee set to battle as star campaigners

The Gambegre by-poll in Meghalaya is shaping up to be an intense battle between the Chief Ministers of Meghalaya and West Bengal, with Conrad Sangma and Mamata Banerjee set to be star campaigners for their respective parties. Six candidates, including the CM’s wife, have filed nominations, with the TMC backing their candidate, Sadhiarani Sangma, who has previous political experience. The NPP is also strongly supporting their candidate, highlighting the potential access to the Chief Minister’s Office if she wins. The main competition is expected to be between the NPP and TMC, with the Congress and BJP candidates seen as weaker contenders. Overall, a high-pitched electoral campaign between the two CMs is expected.