The National People’s Party (NPP) national president and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Saturday campaigned at Killing under Jirang constituency in Ri-Bhoi constituency to seek support for the party’s candidate for Shillong Parliamentary constituency Ampareen Lyngdoh.
Talking about political parties that are dividing the society on communal lines, he said that the ensuing election is important to protect democracy and shun the divisive forces.
Urging people to vote for Lyngdoh, the NPP chief said that it is imperative that one elects an MP from a ruling party, who would be able to engage with Delhi to bring about development in Meghalaya.
During the programme, NPP chief Conrad Sangma also welcomed Sunmoon Marak and his supporters to the party.
Sunmoon had contested the last assembly election from Jirang constituency in Trinamool Congress.
Addressing the election rally, Sangma praised the positive response of the local people and expressed hope that the NPP candidate would emerge victorious in the Lok Sabha election, bringing further change to Meghalaya as NPP remains a part of the NDA government.
He also urged the local populace not to be misled by political parties that claim to work for the people but instead attempt to sow communal discord among different communities in Meghalaya.
“The NPP-led government is committed to development and bringing about positive changes in Meghalaya, working for the welfare of the people in the state unlike other political parties that seek to divide communities,” Sangma said.
He emphasised that the NPP is implementing numerous schemes and programs with the primary goal of uplifting the people in all aspects of life.
