Shillong, Feb 15: NPP chief and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma today campaigned in Jirang constituency for party candidate Sosthenes Sohtun for the upcoming Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) election.
Seeking mandate for party candidate, NPP chief said that the upcoming election is very crucial. “Many political parties are trying to play communal politics. They are trying to divide our people. NPP is a secular party and have been working for inclusive development. We have to unite and vote for NPP to give a befitting response to parties trying to spread hate and mistrust”.
Stating that Meghalaya is known for its peace loving citizen, he urged the people to think about the future of the state and unite to vote for NPP.
“Our MLA Sohtun have played a very constructive role as MLA and have ensured many development intervention in the constituency for the last seven years. It is now imperative that we vote for him as MDC to allow him to work with the government to strengthen the district council”.
He lauded Sohtun for his leadership and his commitment to work for the people. “He will always voice for any issue related to border dispute and law and order situation that arise and seek govt intervention”, he added.
Citing that there are problems at different levels, he said that the council play a very important role to initiate dialogue, consultation and safeguard the interest of the tribal communities.
“The wave of NPP is very strong in all the five constituencies of Ribhoi. The people of the district have shown their faith in the leadership of the party and we are confident that the council election result will be in favour of NPP”, he added.
Confident of retaining power in KHADC and JHADC, the NPP chief said that the executive committee in both the council will be led by the party.
“Many sitting MLAs from other political parties are speaking against their own parties. They are confused, and have lost faith in their parties leadership. They are openly saying against their own party. It is clear indication that they have accepted defeat and even saying in many areas that people should come out and vote for NPP”, he asserted.
Informing that the 39th National Games 2027 will be held in Meghalaya, he said it’s a proud moment for the state. “We never imagined that national games will be held in the state. But today the Indian Olympic Association and Govt of India is confident in our vision to promote sports in the state”.
“The NPP led government is creating an ecosystem for sports, building infrastructure and is providing training to athletes”, he said while adding that in next two years Meghalaya will put up robust sport infrastructure to hold the prestigious National Games spread across Khasi, Jaintia and Garo Hills.
He also informed that sports infrastructure will not only be built in Shillong, Jowai and Tura but in interior and rural areas also.
“As per the Meghalaya Sports Policy, we will provide government jobs to the medalists of the national games. I would also like to inform that athletes from the state should prepare well and win medals in 2027 National Games and avail the opportunity to get government jobs”, he added.
He urged the youth to be prepared and win medals for the state and government will take care.
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