‘Mission-40 a reality, not rhetoric’

SHILLONG: BJP State general secretary Bashailang Khongwir said on Monday the party’s Mission-40 in the 2018 Assembly elections is a reality and not rhetoric.
Reiterating BJP’s earlier claims to become the single largest party in Meghalaya, Khongwir said, “Many prominent leaders are joining the party and with this trend, we see no difficulty in getting close to Mission-40 (winning 40 Assembly seats).”
He also rubbished reports that BJP is planning a divide and rule policy on communal lines.
Addressing the media on Monday, Khongwir said the party has set up a strong ‘Army of social media’ to counteract political propaganda by opponents. “We are very much aware of the propaganda spread by other political parties,” said Khongwir.
Changing colours
Around 20 politicians in the State are in touch with BJP, Khongwir said when asked whether any politicians have sent feelers to the party.
Referring to chances given to certain failed politicians, he said, “We cannot judge people with the same yardstick. We have to do our homework and survey. We will check on the positive report as well as the winnability factor of a candidate.”