Shillong, Feb 22: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday ruled out the possibility of accommodating suspended Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Ampareen Lyngdoh in the MDA government’s cabinet.
Speaking on the speculations, Sangma said Ampareen has made it clear that getting a cabinet berth is not a priority for her.
“Ampareen had mentioned specifically that even though she may not be accommodated, she is okay with it. She said she would like to work in a productive manner and support the government in whatever way possible,” Sangma told reporters.
“Based on that we will see and we will discuss how to move forward,” Sangma added.
On February 18, four out of five suspended Congress MLAs were appointed as co-chairmen in the MDA government.
Mawlai legislator PT Sawkmie and West Shillong legislator Mohendro Rapsang have been appointed as Co-Chairmen of the Meghalaya New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (MNREDA) while Nongpoh MLA Mayralborn Syiem was appointed as co-chairman of Meghalaya Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) and Rambrai-Jyrngam MLA Kimfa Marbaniang as co-chairman of Meghalaya Government Construction Company (MGCC).
The appointment of four MLAs is with A+ category which includes perks and facilities.
The five MLAs have been suspended by the Congress for supporting the MDA coalition, which termed the support to a BJP-backed government as “anti-party”.
