SHILLONG, NOV 3: Newly elected NPP legislator from Mawryngkneng Pyniaid Sing Syiem on November 2 has set out his priorities, including a commitment to strengthen the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India.

Speaking to media persons, Syiem said that winning the bye election is not the party’s victory but is the people’s victory.

Syiem is also currently the Chairman of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC).

Emphasizing the need to strengthen the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India, Syiem said, “The Central government is proposing to bring constitutional amendment regarding the Sixth Schedule. Therefore, we will work together with the MDA government and give them more support and strength.”
He also assured to take up issues related to interest of the farmers in the constituency and the state as a whole.

Spelling out his priorities, the newly elected MLA said that he is keen to work with the traditional institutions for implementation of the various developmental activities in the constituency which includes safe drinking water supply, road connectivity and health care.

When asked if one year would be enough to fulfill the people’s aspiration, Syiem however said, “It is not about time it is about how you work. So we will try our level best to deliver our service to the people up to cent per cent that we can from our side.”

He also admitted that the bye election was a tough fight. “It was difficult because our opponent Congress has so many allegations against us as they try to bring in anti-party, anti-MDA factors but still we are very grateful to the people of Mawrynkneng as they are wiser than all of us,” Syiem added.