Shillong, Dec 22 : Former Meghalaya cabinet minister James PK Sangma was on Sunday elected president of the Meghalaya Cricket Association (MCA) following the Apex Council elections, marking a change in the leadership of cricket administration in the state. Sangma’s election comes at a time when issues of governance, infrastructure development and strengthening grassroots cricket have emerged as key priorities for the association.
He will be assisted by vice-president Rajiv Bareh, while Rayonald Kharkamni has been elected honorary secretary. Mebanphira Swer was elected honorary joint secretary, Eddystone Shylla honorary treasurer, and Chuba R Marak as a member of the Apex Council.The newly constituted Apex Council is seen as having broad representation from different parts of Meghalaya, which officials believe will help ensure balanced development of the sport across districts.
The election process followed a fixed schedule, beginning with the issuance of the election notice on November 19 and the publication of the electoral roll on November 27. Nominations were filed on December 1 and were found valid, though one candidate later withdrew on December 2, paving the way for the final outcome.
Reacting to his election, Sangma said he was “honoured and humbled to be elected as President of the Apex Council of the Meghalaya Cricket Association.”He said the mandate carried a responsibility “to work tirelessly for transparent governance, better infrastructure and more opportunities for our young cricketers across Meghalaya,” and added that he looked forward to working closely with the MCA family, the BCCI and other stakeholders.
The electoral officer overseeing the process said the “whole election process was transparent, free and fair,” and was conducted in accordance with BCCI rules and procedures, with guidance drawn from the provisions of the Election Commission of India.
