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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.

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Sanbor inaugurated water supply at Kench’s trace locality

The Monitoring Cum Implementation Committee (MCIC) in presence of MLA Mr Sanbor Shullai incollaboration with the Dorbar Dong of Inverneil, Kench’s Trace and Upper Kench’s Trace, Shillong inaugurate the Implementation of Additional Water Supply Scheme for Tender Care School and Kench’s Trace Areas, under PHE Department.

The function was attended by Shri B.M.R Chyne, Convener of Dorbar Shnong Kench’s Trace, Shillong, in presence of Shri K.B. Nongbri, Rangbah Dong, Inverniel-Kench’s Trace, Shri Moonstar Shangpliang, Rangbah Dong, Kench’s Trace, Shri V Pamthied, Rangbah Dong Upper Kench’s Trace.

Mr Sanbor Shullai during his speech requested the members of the MCIC to monitor the project with cordial relationship and to systematically work out with Dorbar Dongs and the officials of PHE Department and Shillong Municipal Board.

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KHNAM hail Court Verdict

Welcoming the judgment passed by the Meghalaya High Court against the appointment of MLAs as parliamentary secretaries, the Khun Hynñiewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM) has urged the Governor to disqualify such MLAs who previously hold the post.

After the verdict on Thursday the Court also left it opens for the Governor to decide on the question of disqualification of the parliamentary secretaries as members of the State Assembly.

KHNAM working President Adelbert Nongrum while speaking to the press said that the Congress-led government had appointed many parliamentary secretaries just to ensure its own political stability but not for serving the state as such appointment was only a waste of public money despite the fact that the state is facing huge financial crisis.