Port Blair, March 29: In a boost for Congress Party, its candidates have emerged victorious in the polls of Pramukh and Up-Pramukh in Rangat Tehsil.

Rangat Samiti Member Mrs. Sita Majhi was elected as Pramukh while Sundergarh Samiti Member Mr. Vijay Mondal was elected as Up-Pramukh.

ANTCC President Mr. Rangalal Halder, ANTCC Campaign Committee Chairman Mr. TSG Bhasker, DCC President South Andaman Mr. V.K Abdul Aziz and DCC President North & Middle Andaman Mr. Madhai Murshid congratulated the winners.

Halder said that the people of Rangat have unwavering faith in the Congress party. The Congress will perform even better in the upcoming local body polls. Though the ruling BJP embarked on hectic campaigning by mobilising its vast support base, it did not get the desired result.

He also congratulated Mr. V.K Abdul Aziz who was appointed as Election Incharge of Pramukh & Up-Pramukh Election for this massive victory.