Former Indian envoy in Burma, Mr G G Swell, has expressed his desire to come back to active politics. He has conveyed this desire to the Chief Minister Captain W.A. Sangma. Mr Swell called on the Chief Minister lately in this connection and is believed to have sought his help in getting okay from the PM.
Mr Swell, who is presently camping here, was to have taken up his assignment in Canada. The Centre changed its mind and offered him posting in an European country. But Mr Swell preferred Japan.
Sources said that Mr Medistar Warbah, the lone representative of Mr Swell’s PDIC in the present Ministry, had filed an application on behalf of Mr Swell for Congress (I) ticket for the Shillong parliamentary seat. The MPCC (I) sources said that party has since extended the last date for receiving of applications till Sept 30 for enabling Swell to stake his claim.
Apparently, Mr Swell is awaiting Mrs Gandhi’s clearance for submitting his application seeking primary membership of the party.
Meanwhile, some posters have appeared in some parts of town reminding the “unparallel” contribution of Mr Swell towards development of Meghalaya.
It may be recalled that the Jaintia Hills (DCC(I) had recommended to the PCC(I) to allot party ticket to Mr. Swell, even though he is not a partyman.