Shillong, Dec 11: Following the remarks made by Voice of the People Party (VPP) MLA Adelbert Nongrum concerning the relocation of the 342 families from Them Iew Mawlong/Sweepers Colony, Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong on Monday lashed out at VPP for playing politics over the issue and misleading the public.
Tynsong was irked with VPP for their lack of interest to resolve the long pending issue.
Nongrum is also the local MLA of North Shilllong, wherein the Sweepers Colony (Harijan Colony) is located. He had questioned how the number of families had risen from 184 to 342. Nongrum even went on to say that if Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government (MDA) has promised to give another 1.4 acres to relocate the settlers at Them Iewmawlong (Sweepers Colony), then leave the matter as it is and let the VPP come to power and do the right thing.
The Deputy Chief Minister stated that those leaders who criticize the government’s decision, are playing political games. “Without knowing the reality and not knowing the actual numbers of residents of that place, so I wouldn’t want to waste time on issues that they raise,” said Tynsong.
He also clarified that by government adding another 1.4 acres of land doesn’t mean that it is transferred to their names it is transferred to the Shilllong Municipal Board.
“They shouldn’t play politics unnecessarily if you need clarification, come and meet me and I will explain it for you but you can’t just mislead people. Enough is enough,” said Tynsong.
