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Meghalaya VPP marches to Secretariat over public issues
The opposition Voice of the People Party held a march to Meghalaya’s Additional Secretariat in Shillong on Thursday, accusing the state government of ignoring its concerns. Supporters raised anti-government slogans, while security…
The Story in Brief
The opposition Voice of the People Party held a march to Meghalaya’s Additional Secretariat in Shillong on Thursday, accusing the state government of ignoring its concerns. Supporters raised anti-government slogans, while security personnel were deployed. The protest ended peacefully.
VPP president and Nongkrem MLA Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit said the party had received no written replies or invitations for discussions after submitting memorandums on environmental concerns, unemployment and governance. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar had urged the party to use the Assembly. Basaiawmoit alleged that opposition legislators receive too little time in debates. The protest came ahead of the Assembly’s Autumn Session later this month.
The Indian Opinion
The government’s argument that the Assembly is the proper forum is reasonable, but it must be matched by fair speaking time and clear responses. The VPP’s claim of a large, spontaneous turnout is its own assessment, not an independently verified measure of public support. Nor does a peaceful march prove that every demand is sound. The useful test is whether the Autumn Session records specific replies and action on the party’s environmental and employment concerns.
Source: assamtribune.com
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