Shillong, Feb 17: NPP national president and Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday urged voters in Shella to elect a capable leader to resolve the problems faced by people living along the Indo-Bangladesh border.
“The upcoming KHADC election provides an opportunity for the people of the Shella constituency to elect a leader who will serve as their voice and bridge the gap between them and the government. The MDC will not only represent them in the council but will also connect the people of Shella constituency with the ruling government,” the CM said while addressing an election campaign at Dalia, about 95 km from Shillong.
Urging people to vote for NPP candidate Ethan Kharpuri, the CM said, “To resolve the problems in the border areas, we need a good leader—one who understands the difficulties and is capable of addressing them. Let us make use of the KHADC election to elect our party candidate.”
He also reminded the electorate of an earlier promise which he had fulfilled—to connect Shella with Sohra through an all-weather road. He also informed the gathering about various forms of assistance and support that have been extended to the people of Shella and other border areas of Meghalaya.
“NPP believes in inclusive development. We have made a commitment to the people of this state to initiate welfare programmes and ensure the holistic development of all communities. The growth of the state depends on the well-being of its people. We believe in our people and are dedicated to addressing their issues, whether in education, healthcare, or infrastructure development. Our party prioritizes initiatives aimed at improving the lives of farmers and creating opportunities for the youth and women. We are committed to the development of Meghalaya as a whole,” he added.
Addressing criticism from opposition parties, the chief minister remarked that despite their opposition, they still require the intervention of the NPP-led government when it comes to development or solving issues.
“Do not be afraid of those political parties who speak against us. We are in the ruling, and after the election, all parties will rely on the NPP to resolve their concerns. Respond to them with your votes and let them know that we are not intimidated by their statements,” the CM said.
