The Dadenggre District Demand Committee (DDDC) has expressed its unhappiness over the civil sub division being ignored once again in the creation of a new district.
“Dadenggre was created into a civil sub division in 1982 but since then development has not been taking place in our area. Economic growth too has not really improved despite almost 40 years of being a sub division,” DDDC chairman, Francewell Marak said in a statement.
The demand for a separate district began in the year 1999 when the issue was raised with the then chief minister, Donkupar Roy. It was again raised in 2005 during the tenure of Dr Mukul Sangma.
“The demand percolates to every resident of the civil sub division, including the NGOs, Nokmas, Sordars, local leaders and people of the area. However despite our long pending demand for a district, we have been wilfully ignored once again. We are saddened by the negligence of the present government to our demand,” he added, questioning why it was left out.
The DDDC has continued to try and convince the state administration over the need for a separate district and last submitted a letter to Dadenggre MLA and power minister, James Sangma. They however felt disappointed with not being given the status of a district.
“Such negligence has wounded us and hurt our sentiments,” stated the chairman.
Lastly the DDDC has appealed to the six MLAs to look into the demand for a new district and help in getting it fulfilled. The sub division consists of Tikrikilla, Raksamgre, Phulbari, Rajabala, Selsella and Dadenggre MLA constituencies.
