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Is BJP "communal Govt" in NE region?

The congress which would go all out single handed in ensuing Meghalaya legislative election has termed the Modi’s Government in New Delhi as a “communal government” which does not fit into the mindset of the Northeastern Region. Voicing this opinion the All India Congress Committee, Minority department said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) cannot stand at its own fit and strength and is depending on other parties such as the National People Party (NPP), to come about in understanding, forming a post alliance in forming a government which would not work. Therefore the BJP is only dreaming of capturing power in Meghalaya with anti-minority policies. The NPP however would not be banking in other parties whether national or regional having a good standing on its feet at the present.

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Does Julius deserve to be in Election again??

In Meghalaya, there are quite a number of Legislator including Ministers who are tainted with some or other undesirable connections, like corruption , nepotism, scams who are however coming out to contest in the election battle once again, which indeed is a minus point for them and also the party they are contesting. One of these is public representative for Mawhati constituency in Ri Bhoi and that is Juluis Dorphang who is still lodged in jail who being accused of raping a 14 year old girl. Juluis Dorphang was also the Chairman of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) an insurgent of Eastern Meghalaya. He was accused of sexual abuse of the girl in a guest house in Shillong and Ri Bhoi. Till today he has been refused for granting bail and is presently languishing behind bars. Yet in such circumstances Juluis Dorphang is set to join the election fray with a quite number of supporters behind him. At the same time it is also known that there are about twelve aspirants from Mawhati lining up in the queue.

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Lack of consistency in Political leaders

The election scene is yet to settle but has at the same time kicked up a lot of confusion dust as many of the contestants have jumped fences from one political party to another. Some of them are attracted by greener pasture, some out of depression of not getting a ticket, that have exposed the fickle mind of the would be legislator. H.S.Shylla for instance trying his luck in Nongkrem constituency had suddenly switched from the Peoples democratic Front to the National People’s Party that has perplexed the voters. Likewise Sounder S. Cajee who had enrolled himself in the BJP field has suddenly deserted the party stating that about two hundreds of his working force had asked him to do so. At the same time he is determined to contest from south Shillong Mawlai Constituency. At present he is a ticketless contender. Many of such aspirants are still in the weeds while the clock is ticking fast to the word go. This is sure a sign of desperation of crossing the fence from one to another by intending candidates having no sense of consistency.

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Lotha after CM Mukul Sangma

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Secretary of Scheduled Tribes Morcha Hayitlung Bill Lotha is after the blood of Chief Minister Mukul Sangma prodding him to come out in the arena for a public debate. H.Bill  Lotha, it seems is also studying the drinking habit of Mukul Sangma  who he said is becoming an addict in drinking red tea , the cause being that Mukul is now restless and spending sleepless nights because the Chief Minister is still full of doubt to debate on the issue of corruption . H.Bill Lotha has also taunted Mukul Sangma and his family of dynastic rule that is a government which include his wife Dikkanchi Shira, his brother Zenith Sangma who is also a minister. H. Bill Lotha said Mukul Sangma should be brave like a lion to come out into a five hour debate if he dares to do so.

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NPP’s Electoral Battle 2018

 The National People’s Party (NPP) can be described as a political party concern with regional needs and at the same time having a national approach. It is eyeing 50 seats in the electoral battle out of the total 60 leaving room for the other likeminded parties to contest in the spirit of an informal alliance. The NPP has announced 24 names in the first batch which include former Member of Parliament Agatha Sangma. The Dhar factor has also been looked after, that is Wailadmiki Shylla brother in law of rebel congress Legislator from prestigious Jowai seats. Also Dasakhiatbha Lamare son of former rebel congress legislator Ngaitlang Dhar. The first batches of candidates announced are 11 from the Ri Hynniewtrep of Khasi –Jaintia and 13 from the Achikland of Garo. Lawanpynshngain War son of the late dynamic leader legislator Kitdor  Syiem figure in the list to contest from Mairang constituency in that he continue to follow the footstep of his illustrious father.

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A candidate with a mission and vision...John F Kharshing

 John F. Kharshing is no politician but had decided this time to jump into frat with belief that Congress would secure a sizeable comfortable position in the game of bumber in the government formation and other parties would tag along. However at this stage nothing can be taken for granted as formidable parties including the Bharatiya Janata Partty (BJP) the National Peoples Party (NPP), seem to be dominating the scene. John Kharshing would be seeking a contest from the Nongkrem constituency where already political die hard are there such as H.S.Shylla, Ardent Basaiwmot who have already rolled up their sleeves posing for a fight, come what may John Kharshing is however a member of the State Planning Board and also a champion for the cause of the traditional administration institution which are important governance factor at grass root level. 

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Mukul Sangma breaks his silence on Education Scam

Chief Minister Mukul Sangma break his silence on the ‘Education Scam’ by saying that the findings of the investigation and the judgment pass by the court will be the guiding principle for his government for dropping of  any cabinet ministers connected with the education job scam.

Speaking to reporters after a cabinet meeting, the Chief Minister said that the issue of dropping or not dropping of any ministers will depend on outcome of the case and the issue of any alleged involvement of the minister concerned.

He added that “We have taken a conscious stand on all allegations, the whole process of law and the outcome will be taken as the guiding principle for us to decide on the fate of any member of the cabinet.” Since 2009 there has been demands from several dropping of the cabinet minister Ampareen Lyngdoh, who was the then education minister of the state following the scam unearthed by the CBI.

The Meghalaya High Court in its judgment passed recently handed the investigation of the 2009 Education Job Scam to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is directed to submit its report within a period of six months.

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Foundation Stone for the permanent Court building at Mairang

The Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court, Justice Dinesh  Maheshwari laid the Foundation Stone for the permanent Court building of the Judicial Magistrate (1^st  Class) at Mawsawa, Mairang in the presence of  Roshan Warjri, Minister i/c Law etc, members of the legal fraternity and District and Sub Divisional Officials.

The Chief Justice of Meghalaya while speaking on the occasion said that building of a permanent court complex in Mairang was accorded a high priority by the High Court of Meghalaya and hence the result is seen today with the formal commencement of the construction of the Court Building. He added that the building will be an asset for the people of Mairang who will reap the benefits which the judiciary has to offer, she expressed hope that the construction of the building will be completed within the stipulated period of 16 months.

Others who attended the foundation program were F M Lakiang, SDO in-charge Mairang Civil Sub Division and  G Rani, District & Sessions Judge, West Khasi Hills who delivered the Vote of thanks.