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The End of an era for HSPDP!!

Nongstoin witnessed historical result after the 2018 Legislative Assembly when the Hill State Democratic Party (HSPDP) could not retain its stronghold. The party has established itself as Nongstoin only political party since the state inception in 1972.  The party was formed and led by (Late) Hopingstone Lyngdoh since its inception and has never lost in any election from 1972 to 2015 in his long political career.

The 2018 was intense but not quite surprising as people of the region wanted to taste something new. Macmillan Byrsat of National People’s Party (NPP) defeated Dios Jyndiang of HSPDP and Congress candidate Gabriel Wahlang. The NPP candidate had urged the people of Nongstoin to collectively work towards the development of the region irrespective belonging to any parties. Earlier in his campaign speech, Byrsat had promised to work for the protection of land and soil. Where “the rights of the people over land would be guaranteed and protected by law. Law will protect the religious minorities in Meghalaya and help the helpless youth, farmers and others,” he added.

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Lt. Jonathone betterhalf to contest from Williamnagar Constituency

The NCP in Meghalaya has decided to field Krinilla R. Marak, wife of late Jonathone N. Sangma as the candidate from Williamnagar Constituency. Late Jonathone N. Sangma was the candidate from Williamnagar constituency who was killed in an IED blast in East Garo Hills district on 18^th of February.

A statement issued by the NCP said that, “The people of Williamnagar who gathered in thousands out of love for late Jonathone chose and requested his wife to contest the election. The love and overwhelming support shown by the people and also upon their and NCP request, Mrs Krinilla decided to contest the election in place of late Jonathone.”

Mrs Krinilla also thanked the people for the support they had extended to late Jonathone for their continued support to her now.

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GNLA Chief Sohan D Shira Gunned down

The Commander in Chief of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) Sohan D Shira has reportedly been shot dead in an encounter with the police in Dobu, Sadugre in East Garo Hills. Police sources in Meghalaya have confirmed the incident took place around 11:50 am at Dobu A’chakpek.

Sohan Shira who has been on the run was finally gunned down by the SF10 following a fierce gun battle between the Militants and Meghalaya’s Special Forces. However, following this, there were many encounters where the Garo militant managed to escape but this time the militant leader could not make it and was killed in the encounter

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KICK US OUT 

These  are  the  words  of  the  Prime  Minister  himself  Narendra  Modi who  in  his  last  election   rally  at  Phulbari in  the  Garo  Hills  of  Meghalaya   told  the  people  of  the  state  to  give  just  one  chance  for  the  Bharatiya  Janata   party  (BJP) to  be  part  in  the  governance  of  the  state,  just   this   one  single  chance  for  five  year  only´. If  the BJP  is  unable  to  rule  and  fulfil  its promises “Kick Us Out". The National Democratic Alliance at the Centre had always  remembered  Meghalaya and  given  due  attention to its  needs.  However, the State Government has failed to respond and co-operate.The Meghalaya Government is unaccountable, no revenue of financial statistics as if it is not unanswerable to the financial aids of the Central Government is the pertinent question.