By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Nov 13: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday launched a veiled attack on the Voice of the People Party (VPP) and its president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit over the alleged lack of development in the constituencies represented by the MLAs of the opposition party.
Addressing party workers during the induction ceremony of United Democratic Party leader Lambor Malngiang into the National People’s Party (NPP), Sangma wondered if development fund is being properly utilised in these constituencies.
“Sometimes I doubt whether or not the MLA scheme is being used properly in the constituencies. People of these areas should file RTIs and find out how MLAs and MPs are utilising their schemes,” Sangma said.
He also said that all over the world, MLAs from opposition parties work together with the government for the sake of development but certain individuals and parties in Meghalaya refuse to meet and talk to the Chief Minister.
“In the process, they are neglecting the responsibilities for which they are elected,” Sangma said. He added that the government wants every constituency to develop but finds itself handicapped by the lack of a medium to implement it.
Earlier, Sangma said the opposition parties have realised the kind of work that is being done to transform the state but they do not want people to accept it and instead of discussing issues, they are creating fake news to distract people.
The chief minister referred to a recent report about a rift in the NPP that also suggested he was not talking to Deputy Chief Ministers Sniawbhalang Dhar and Prestone Tynsong. He said immediately after going through the report, he had called up Dhar and inquired if he was angry with him.
Sangma said there may be differences and they may not agree with one another on certain occasions but they would continue to work together. “If there are differences, we will discuss and come out with one opinion,” he said.
Meanwhile, Malngiang vowed to work hard along with his supporters to ensure the NPP’s victory in the Nongkrem constituency in the 2028 Assembly elections.
