The Voice of the People Party (VPP) has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against KHADC Chief Executive Member and NPP leader Pyniaid Sing Syiem for his “unfounded” allegations that the VPP had caused law and order situation during the NPP meetings.
“These allegations were made by him on the 6th and 8th of
April 2024 while campaigning for his party at Rynjah, East Khasi Hills District and Umsning, Ri-Bhoi District. We request your office to take necessary actions as per rules,” the VPP said in a complaint sent to Chief Electoral Officer B D R Tiwari today.
Further, the VPP also lodged a complaint against the high handedness and assault by the people present in the NPP meeting against the ordinary citizens for mere sloganeering on the symbol of the VPP.
Meanwhile, the VPP has asked Syiem to produce material evidence to prove that those who shouted “Ha U Prah” slogans at the NPP meeting at Umsning yesterday were the members or sympathisers of the VPP.
In a statement issued today, VPP spokesperson Batskhem Myrboh said that the allegation made by Syiem that the VPP created disturbances during the NPP meeting is baseless and unfounded.
“The VPP demands that he should produce material evidence to prove that those who shouted “Ha U Prah” slogans were the members of the party or sponsored by us or even our sympathizers,” Myrboh said.
“It is unfortunate that mere sloganeering done by one or two unorganised individuals would lead to physical attack and abuse. The attacker should be booked as per relevant provision of law,” he added.
Myrboh said that the reaction by the NPP leaders only exposed their level of frustration and their lack of maturity to handle even petty matters.
“What is even more dangerous was the command that was made to the police officers to make an arrest, without following the due process of law, of a simple ordinary citizen for mere sloganeering. This amply shows how abusive the NPP leaders are and it is no wonder that people are venting out their frustration at them,” he said.
However, Myrboh strongly urged the sympathisers of the VPP to avoid making unnecessary sloganeering against any political leaders they dislike and also to maintain decency in the society.
“The best revenge is the revenge on the ballot. Further, we also would like to impress upon our sympathisers to be cautious against any planted attempt made by the MDA allies to defame the party for their purpose of gaining sympathy votes,” Myrboh said.
