Meghalaya State BJP waiting for central nod to new executive members

Staff Reporter

Shillong, Nov 9: BJP leader and cabinet minister AL Hek has informed that the list of the new state executive members is awaiting the approval of the central leadership.

“This morning I spoke to the newly elected president Rikman G Momin, who is on the way to Delhi with a list for the approval of the central leaders. After getting the approval, they will publish the names of the new state executive members of the party,” Hek told reporters.

On the party’s preparation for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Hek said that his name is among the three ticket aspirants for the Shillong parliamentary seat.

“However, I don’t know who the other two names are. So we will see who from the three names will be the best choice for contesting from Shillong parliamentary seat,” he said while adding “Among the three, whoever will be chosen, we will have to work hard and ensure win in this upcoming Lok Sabha election.”

On TMC leader and former chief minister Mukul Sangma joining the BJP, Hek however said the door of the BJP is not only open to TMC but also to all political parties.

“Mukul Sangma can join at any time he wants. I welcome him anytime but we have not discussed so how will I know if he is joining or not. But for us the door is open to anybody who wants to come to the BJP,” he said.

Hek also said that he has no idea on whether Mukul Sangma is in touch or not with the BJP central leadership.

Govt worried about heat wave

Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh on Thursday said the heat wave is a concern for the state government.

“Right now we are worried about the heat wave. We are now trying to focus on what the government should do to address this heat wave that is enveloping several parts of our state,” Lyngdoh told reporters.

She informed that the health department has sent advisories to the deputy commissioners (DCs) to send to the schools and institutions to ensure children do not expose themselves unduly to sunshine and outdoor activities.

Stating that the situation so far is under control, Lyngdoh said, “We have not got any report that is alarming in any kind so we would like to make sure that the state of Meghalaya has the heat wave effects under control.”

“We have done well by advising schools in certain parts of the state to shut down for the next two-three days as precautionary measures,” she added.