Editor,
The insensitive silence of Mr Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of a secular India, on the “accidental murder” at Dadri, near Delhi last week speaks volumes of what he and his government think of the minorities in India. His actions or the lack of it actually sums up the uncaring attitude of this Government In fact when he is the “Brightest Bulb” in the NDA chandelier , then you know the level of intelligence that this NDA government possesses . One may have observed that this bunch of “wise men” do talk in tongues, which makes them the laughing stock of many. The great “Aache Din” is a myth for most Indians. Mr Modi should know that for this nation to develop all Indians need to have a sense of security and brotherhood. The only words most Indians have for the performance of the Modi led government is “Just Hot Air”. At present we are thoroughly disgusted at the conduct of the Prime Minister who miraculously becomes tongue tied on issues when all Indians are looking for solace and directions.
Yours etc.,
Tyrone D’Brass
Tura.
Of GHADC and politics”
Editor,
The news item published in the front page of the Shillong Times dated September 25 2015, captioned “Purno appeals to agitating Garos to consider State’s socio-ethnic harmony” is a ridiculous, indigestible statement and an act of betrayal and dishonour to the Garo people. The veteran politician and supremo of National People’s Party (NPP) should have at least some thoughts before spilling the beans of anti-tribal statement which has deeply hurt the sentiments of Garo people. This is an irreparable damage to his political career and that of his party too. In his statement, a general appeal was made by trying to convince the Garo people not to oppose the participation of non-tribals in the upcoming GHADC election, in the interest of maintaining socio-ethnic harmony. This time the Garo people won’t buy any of his balderdash, egoistic and irresponsible statements. He tries to convince the Garo people because his party has fielded a non-tribal candidate for the upcoming election. He might have thought that the Garo people can be used as a scapegoat for his personal vested interests, but not this time! We are not against the participation of non-tribals in exercising their respective voting rights and contesting from the reserved seats for Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election but we request our fellow nontribal people, not to participate in the GHADC election. It doesn’t mean that we are communal in nature. Only politically motivated and opportunistic persons like Purno Sangma and the Congress Party are trying to exploit the situation trying to incite a communal flare up between the tribals and non-tribals. If the KHADC and JHADC have already barred the participation of non-tribals then why not in GHADC? Is GHADC different from the other ADC’s? Does it not fall under the Sixth schedule of the Indian Constitution? We are only claiming what is our’s for centuries! Where is the tribal centric party name tag, NPP? Or has it become a National Pagla Party! No offence! We are already fedup and sick of Sangma’s cheap and dirty politics (NPP) and others (Congress) played against their very own people. What is the major role played by his party MDCs as an opposition party during their tenure’s in the GHADC? If they have worked for the welfare of the Garo society in protecting and safeguarding the fragile culture and tradition of the A.chik’s, why is there still today no separate electoral roll? Why has the codification of Garo Customary Law not happened? The GHADC totally lacks dynamic and patriotic leaders and is in shambles, full of corruption and anti-Garo activities. We are facing dire crisis of leadership. Garos should think wisely before casting their precious votes this time.
Yours etc.,
Shoshon A Sangma,
Via email