Editor,
The victory of Conrad Sangma was not surprising as the mechanism of his campaign was plain and clear and filled the void of his father the legendary PA Sangma. Surprisingly he surpassed even his father in terms of votes polled leading with a big margin in South Garo Hills. On the other hand Dikkanchi Shira chose the wrong path while campaigning. Her tactics for luring people seems rather immature. As per the update in the daily journal, her statement towards her opposition was abusive. The large part of her campaign was to make hate speeches against the BJP instead of emphasizing on the developmental aspect of the state. This has actually landed her in trouble ( breaking the code of ethics). Her method led to her defeat so much so she even lost from her own constituency (Mahendraganj). Such political battles show up a real leader. Those who want to lead people should show by example that they have leadership qualities. On Dikkanchi’s part it was more volume than quality debate. Those who wish to enter parliament are expected to show greater maturity than ordinary voters. In this case the voters proved wiser in electing the right candidate. Hopefully the NPP will bring change and prosperity to the state.
Yours etc,
Bracy Nongrum
Byrnihat
Congress’s false propaganda
Editor,
As predicted the NPP has taken the lion’s share off the Congress Party in the recently concluded MP by-elections. The MPCC which was trumpeting that it would win and the CM himself stating that the NPP will be the biggest loser has been proved wrong. Such tall and false claims are utterly foolish. Secondly, communalism and spewing hatred for cheap publicity is bound to boomerang and this has happened. In fact during the Congress regime the number of unaccounted and unreported communal violence against Christians is never reported by a so-called main stream, secular media. So before inciting and trying to trivialize sensitive issues the Congress Party should set its policy right now that it has become a dynasty and not as what was envisaged by its founders.
Yours etc…
Dominic S. Wankhar
Shillong-3
Treatment at Govt hospitals
Editor,
Water is a prime necessity but it seems that the concerned authority are least bothered! .A hospital that serves thousands of patients is seen to work without water supply. This is really unexpected and the patients coming from weaker sections and from villages are suffering a lot. They had to purchase water (in bottles) not only for drinking but even to wash things they use! If people (weaker sections) have to purchase water and incur such heavy expenses, then what is the point of saying that Civil Hospital is there to serve the poor and less fortunate, The toilets are in pathetic condition. And yes, we understand that there are too many patients and there is lack of accommodation but, it is also not a solution to place a bed next a door leading to the toilet (female ward-204). Instead of recovering the patient would suffer more. Is this what is expected from a Government run hospital? And workers perform their duty just to get their salaries. Their dealings with patients coming from poorer sections and the least literate is rude and harsh. Such behaviour makes patients feel inferior (because they come from villages). Many would say that such bad behaviour from the nursing and other staff is expected from Government hospitals. But should bear up with things as they are and keep silent. The Health Minister AL Hek would do well to make surprise visits to Government Hospitals. Yours etc., Letters to the Editor must have the full name, address and contact number of the writer, even if they are sent by email. Only letters with the requisite details will be published.
Name withheld on request
Money without permit !
Editor,
There are events in life that are so thought- provoking to common man that they should not go unmentioned. The parking lot just behind the Synod complex is teeming with private vehicles finding just the right space for parking. As per the rule of the land, any parking space allotted to a vehicle has to be paid for. The driver will be issued a parking ticket. But yesterday to my surprise, when we parked our vehicle there, no ticket was issued either before or after the parking time. Just before our departure from the parking lot, the fee collector came and asked for the parking fee. We handed him ten rupees and asked for the parking ticket and he said that such tickets are never issued for a petty sum of money. This shocked me since any money that is collected from the public ought to be accounted for, whether the sum is big or small. Money is money. Unfaithfulness in minor things is but a reflection of unfaithfulness in bigger things.
Yours etc.,
Daniel Cajee
Via email