SHILLONG, Feb 4: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) on Tuesday released its manifesto for the autonomous district council polls, focusing on governance reforms, protection of indigenous rights, and environmental conservation.
The elections to the KHADC and JHADC are scheduled for February 21.
The VPP has pledged to strengthen traditional institutions, safeguard land and natural resources, oppose uranium mining, and enhance transparency in administration. Its manifesto also highlights economic empowerment, digital governance, and cultural preservation as key areas for sustainable development and progress.
The party pledged good governance, transparency, and accountability while vowing to safeguard the rights and interests of indigenous communities.
The manifesto outlined the VPP’s commitment to strengthening traditional institutions, fighting corruption, and improving the implementation of the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India. The party has also promised reforms in land laws to protect the rights of the people, ensuring that policies do not exploit the underprivileged.
The VPP emphasised the need for transparent administration in the district councils by strengthening the traditional institutions (Dorbar Shnongs) and implementing stricter rules to tackle governance issues. The party said it plans to introduce a job recruitment policy for fair hiring in the district councils.
The manifesto highlighted the need to resolve border disputes with Assam, pledging to closely monitor and investigate the issues affecting people living in these areas.
The party promised to introduce new laws to protect water bodies, rivers, and forest cover while preserving sacred and community forests.
The VPP pledged to support local entrepreneurs and said it would ensure industries established in the region benefit the local people. The party also aimed to boost tourism through cultural promotion and develop a policy to ensure better coordination between the district councils and the traditional heads.
The party took a strong stand against uranium mining, citing environmental concerns. It also outlined plans to introduce e-governance to enhance public service delivery.
The VPP committed to preserving indigenous culture by setting up a museum and improving libraries, archives, and research facilities. It has also vowed to promote traditional medicine and education.
With a focus on good governance, economic empowerment, and indigenous rights, the VPP hoped to gain the trust of voters ahead of the February 21 elections. The party’s manifesto presented a plan for sustainable development while emphasising accountability and community welfare.
