SHILLONG: Opposition leader Mukul Sangma has urged political parties of the state and the country to help and assist Congress party to strengthen it and to sustain democracy in the country.
When asked about the idea of the ruling MDA alliance to field a common candidate, Sangma said all political parties, who are affiliated to other parties, should assist Congress to grow stronger so that the interest of the people can be defended and this will ensure that democracy does not get threatened in the country.
“I will appeal to all concerned who may be affiliated with others to align with Congress keeping in mind the larger interest of the nation,” he said.
Earlier, Sangma said that the country has been going through a challenging situation in the last four years and it is imperative on the part of the Congress to reach out to the people and tell them why all should come together and support it to restore hope in the country presently staring at an uncertain future.
He also lamented that there is too much infringement into the institutions which have been the strength of the nation and now they are getting attention due to all the wrong reasons.
