SHILLONG, JUL 28: Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar has asserted that the NPP is the most stable political party in Meghalaya and has not witnessed any infighting for power in over 8 years of governance.
Speaking at a campaign rally for NPP Shillong Lok Sabha bypoll candidate Dr. DRL Nonglait at Umdihar, Umsning in Ri Bhoi, Dhar contrasted the NPP’s governance with previous governments.
“For more than 8 years we have ruled Meghalaya. We have never fought over the Chief Minister’s chair, never fought over Deputy CM, never fought over MP or President posts because we are busy working,” he said.
“Remember, under other political parties, the CM was changed every 7 months. At most every 2 years. Today we have the most stable government.”
Dhar said the NPP’s priority is work, not rhetoric.
“The NPP is a party that doesn’t have time to sit and gossip in the market. We are busy working, busy staying up at night to deliver for the people. Which NPP leader has time to respond to petty talk? We reply to what needs a reply. We should not waste time replying to those with nothing to do,” he said.
He urged party workers and the public to avoid divisive language.
“Life is too short. We have nothing against anybody. Our job is to love one another. We are here to correct each other, not to call people thieves. If we leaders talk like that about our own people, where will our state go?”
Dhar described Dr DRL Nonglait as a humble and experienced leader who “has lived in villages and felt hardship” and will not forget the people if elected MP.
He appealed to voters in Umdihar, Umsning and across Ri Bhoi to support the NPP candidate, saying coordination between state and central leaders is crucial for bringing development.
“If the MP is in the opposition, we start at a minus. We need people from the same family, same group, at state and central level, so development comes,” Dhar said.
“If we fight among ourselves, we are the losers. We are not the winners.”
