Reacting to reports, Syiem, who is a sitting MDC from Mawryngkneng, said that there was a proposal from the leaders and supporters of the NPP from both the constituencies that he should seek re-election from Nongthymmai constituency instead of Mawryngkneng constituency.
Meghalaya’s new Governor, C.H. Vijayashankar, has assured his support to Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) for their on-going initiatives to enhance the development of local communities.
Deputy Chief Minister in-charge District Council Affairs, Prestone Tynsong, on Wednesday said the matter relating to the proposed revenue enhancement to the three Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) is under examination.
Following the recent setback, the opposition Congress has decided to move court against the merger of its three MLAs with the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) even as it will soon take a call on whether to pull out of executive committee in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC).
The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by the convener and Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) chief, Pyniaid Sing Syiem, at Tripura Castle in Shillong here on Saturday.
Speaking to reporters after the CEC meeting, UDP chief Metbah Lyngdoh said, “We are yet to know when the ADC elections are going to be held but we feel it is high time for the party to reorganize itself at the state, district and block level as part of gearing up its preparation.”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday assured to address the problems concerning the ten Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) of the North East region with regards to the amendment of the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India, within a month’s time.
Governor of Meghalaya Phagu Chauhan on Tuesday inaugurated the up-graded library of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC). The upgraded library was inaugurated in the presence of all members and employees of the KHADC.
