SHILLONG, Feb 7: Opposition leader Mukul Sangma launched a scathing attack on the NPP-led MDA Government, accusing it of bowing down to the diktat from Assam and giving away Meghalaya’s land to the neighbouring state against the wishes of the people.
Speaking to media persons after filing his papers from Tikrikilla on the last day of filing of nominations, Mukul took a swipe at the MDA Government and said, “The incumbent government tried to endorse the decision in favour of Assam. If the people of Meghalaya are not accepting it, why is the CM, who is supposed to adhere to the decisions of the people, bowing down to the neighbouring state? Anything that is not acceptable to the people is not acceptable to us.”
He also took a dig at the MDA over its casino plans and said, “The incumbent government wanted to make Meghalaya a den of gambling. It is against our ecosystem, against our way of life, thoughts, aspirations and faith.”
Stressing on the significance of adopting an inclusive mindset, he said, “Anyone who tries to engage in racial slurs is not consistent with our civilised society. The leaders must lead an example. If that is the kind of mindset reflected by none other than the national president of NPP, I must really pity his mindset.”
He also assured to resurrect the state and bring back its former glory.
Mukul promised to eradicate the prevailing alleged ‘monopoly’ exercised by the NPP-led MDA Government.
“People have been telling how the other leaders are discriminating against them, depriving them in order to establish their monopoly. It is our duty to make society free from this cruel act of monopoly,” he said.
Promising to provide financial assistance and income guarantee to people from economically weaker sections of society, he said, “Strengthening the economic stimulus depends on the circulation of money in the hands of the common people. We will also extend our hands to help the lakhs of unemployed youth and it will make our society a better place to live.”
