SHILLONG:
Three people, including a former National People’s Party (NPP) MLA candidate, joined the opposition All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on October 21.
Former NPP MLA candidate from Baghmara, Sengnal N Sangma, former MDC candidate from Wagesik, and Bishal Arengh, former UDP MDC candidate from Silkigre, were welcomed by Trinamool Congress legislature party leader and leader of Opposition, Mukul Sangma, state mahila president, Selma D Shira, and other party leaders.
In his speech, Mukul Sangma said, “After 5 years of misrule, NPP-led MDA’s tenure will be over and that’s why we have to constitute a fresh assembly in the next session; for that, Meghalaya Trinamool Congress will contest on all the 60 seats.”
Sangma further added, “There is a hunger for change in the state. It is our duty as elected representatives to be able to respond to the collective desire for change. Our biggest duty is to fulfill the mandates given to us by the people.”
Upon joining the party, Sengnal N Sangma said, “I am joining Meghalaya TMC to work with the visionary leader, Mukul Sangma. He is not only a man of principle but also a leader who has always fulfilled his responsibilities with utmost dedication.”