From Our Special Correspondent
New Delhi: MPCC president DD Lapang, who is also chairman of the North East Congress Committee, on Thursday, had a one-to-one meeting with Congress president Sonia Gandhi and held discussion on the overall situation in the region in the context of the ensuing Presidential polls.
Lapang assured the party supremo that the Congress units of the region will not only solidly stand behind the party but also ensure support from like-minded parties.
“Talks are still on with some regional parties including in Meghalaya,” the former Chief Minister told Sonia.
“All the NECC members of the eight states will meet Madam on July 23, the day results of the Presidential election will be declared,” Lapang said after the metting.
This will be a show of Congress unity and solidarity in the region, he added.
Before the exclusive meeting, Lapang, accompanied by MPCC working president Deborah Marak and MPCC secretary Szarita Laitphlang met Sonia and submitted a report of the Rajiv Gandhi Study Circle (RGSC) in Meghalaya. They also apprised her on how the novel concept championed by the MPCC has gained immense popularity in the State.
“Soon this study circle will be extended to all the districts of the hill State,” they informed here. The RGSC was set up in colleges and universities for instilling correct thinking and abiding faith in the great leader’s vision and a thrust of knowledge as a key factor in facing the challenges of the 21st century, Lapang said.
“Our esteemed leader empowered the youth and gave them a vision of 21st century India,” Lapang said. The Study Circle has more importance in the North Eastern region which stands for secularism and communal harmony, he added.
Lapang was summoned by the AICC here along with Chief Minister Dr Mukul Sangma on Monday to discuss the party’s preparedness for the President polls. While Dr Sangma returned after the meeting Lapang stayed back, joined by Deborah and others.
