Shillong, Oct 6: The NPP legislators attended a party meeting chaired by party president and Chief Minister Conrad Sangma at his official residence here on Tuesday, and expressed unity.State president and Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar and other NPP MLAs were present.
The show of strength comes amid social media speculation about differences within the NPP and possible political shift of some legislators to the BJP.
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Chief Minister Sangma has repeatedly dismissed such rumours, saying he does not comment on speculation without concrete information and that the party remains united.
Earlier, in video statements, the chief minister clarified that the NPP was intact and the MDA was united.
Border talks
Sangma made it clear that the Meghalaya government will not take any unilateral decision on Block I and II, and any forward movement will be only after consultation with stakeholders.
Asked whether the government will insist on physical verification of landmarks mentioned in the 1951 notification that had tagged Block I & II from Jowai to the then United Mikir and Cachar Hills district before talks begin, Sangma said both tracks will run together.
Finances stable
Sangma said Meghalaya’s finances are stable and sought to delink the state’s overall fiscal health from the temporary hold-up in Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) funds.
“The current financial condition situation is absolutely stable. There is absolutely no concern with the financial stability of the state,” Sangma said.
Water supply issues
The chief minister said that the issues related to water supply to various localities will be addressed.
He admitted that there are issues related to sources of water supply and retrofitting.
