Chokpot, April 7: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma continued his aggressive election campaign on Wednesday along with Dy CM of Manipur Joykumar Singh Yumnam.

At Deku, Chokpot, we gathered to support our candidate Wenison Ch Marak, contesting from Rongrikkimgre GHADC constituency. We are energised by the presence of Manipur’s Deputy CM, Sh. Joykumar Yumnam, Rongara MLA and former Congress members who joined NPP today. Thank you Deku! pic.twitter.com/WTv1IUF33e

— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) April 7, 2021

He addressed several meetings in Chokpot area, including one at Deku Bazar, to seek a mandate for party candidate Wenison Ch Marak, Rongrikkimgre GHADC constituency.

Speaking at the meeting, CM said that the ensuing election is very simple to decide as people can choose a party that is working to make a difference in the State.

He told the gathering that during 10 years of Congress tenure in Meghalaya, they were not able to create much development, however, NPP in a brief period of 3 years has made significant development interventions, which will turn around the development scenario in Garo Hills and the State.

Deputy CM of Manipur Joykumar Singh Yumnam addressing an election meeting at Deku Bazar, recalled the contribution of (L) PA Sangma in Indian politics and stated that the people of Garo Hills were lucky to have been blessed by an iconic politician in PA Sangma, who is accorded highly in the country.

Talking about the ideology of the party to work for the welfare of the indigenous people, minorities, and the weaker section of the society, he said that NPP as a party works to be the voice of the people of this region.

Dy CM of Manipur further said that regional parties have a very limited role and it was important for the people to realise the fact and vote for a party that has a bigger role to play for the common interest of the region.

He told the gathering that NPP is working across the Northeast as a united voice to make the voice of the region loud and clear.

Siju Rongara MLA Rakkam Sangma campaigning alongside Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and Dy CM of Manipur Joykumar Yumnam in Chokpot urged people of Chokpot to be farsighted and look at the brighter side of the political situation and vote for NPP in the ensuing election.

During the meeting at Deku, prominent Congress and GNC leaders led by Jonilson Ch Marak pledged their support to NPP.