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.
Ampareen appeals to women legislators to rise above politics
Staff Reporter
Shillong, March 6: NPP legislator from East Shillong Ampareen Lyngdoh has urged women legislators not to allow party politics to divide their common interest.
“We should not allow party politics to divide our common interest and goal to uplift and uphold women in general in the state of Meghalaya,” Lyngdoh told reporters after taking her oath of office and secrecy today.
Terming the low representation of women in the Assembly as ‘very sad’, the East Shillong legislator said, “Three has been more or less a number that has been there for quite some time. We had four then now it is three again.”
She said she is looking forward to working with the two other women legislators in the Assembly on issues related to women in the state.
Lyngdoh further expressed concern over the safety and security of women and children in the state.
“Safety has become a big concern in the state of Meghalaya. We must ensure every woman feels safe as they walk the streets,” she said.
Lyngdoh said, “It depends on the assignment that I will receive. I am yet to be privy to the assignment that has been tasked for me. So we will see how that happens and we will take it from there.”
Expressing similar concern, Sutnga-Saipung legislator Santa Mary Shylla however said that women are slowly coming forward to participate in politics.
“We are hoping that in the next five years, we will see more women in the assembly,” she said while stating that her major role will be to encourage women folks.
She also assured that improving the road connectivity in her constituency would be in her top priority list.