Editor,
Soon after the Iraq invasion, Paul Bremer became the most powerful administrator gaining rockstar status but for Meghalaya you need not start a war to attain X, Y and Z categories.
Political birds on black tinted SUVs drive past traffic to reach their office cubicles to prove their punctuality. To add insult to injury, it was debated earlier this week on the misuse of VIP vehicles used by relatives and heaven knows where they are heading to.
Illegal businesses are flourishing under the very arms of law enforcement agencies. By 2028, the number of crorepatis in this State to join the bandwagon will be an eyesore to Bernard Arnault. Javier Blas, author of ‘The World for Sale’ gives a helicopter view of how kleptocrats have demolished the ramparts of a democracy.
The 10 billion dollar economy in Meghalaya will kick start unless justice is provided to the rural masses that not only trust but vote their beloved leaders for basic requirements of quality education, robust healthcare, potable water, and functioning electricity beside others.
Christopher Gatphoh
Laitkor Rngi,
Shillong-10.
