Shillong, April 28: After the Congress Mahila Congress leader Joplin Shylla opposed closure of shops on Monday to protest Pahalgam terror, citing that it is affecting the poor, Susuki Pariat, President, Mahila Morcha, BJP, Meghalaya Pradesh, slammed the former by saying that the Congress has zero responsibility towards the nation.
“At a time when the nation is reeling with grief at the gruesome murder of innocents in Pahalgam, when the world is stunned by the brutality of terrorists in Kashmir, here comes Congress with its typical anti national stance yet again. The shutdown of businesses in Greater Shillong is meant to be voluntary, an act of solidarity with the grieving families who lost their loved ones in the terrorist act. Congress, however, is so far removed from the nation’s sentiment that it has no problems with opposing an act that reflects India’s collective sorrow which essentially proves the party’s anti people credentials”, Susuki said
As women we feel the pain of our sisters whose husbands were shot in front of their eyes in Pahalgam. As a nation we are shocked by such a despicable act; but Congress opposes an expression of grief by Shillong’s business owners through a shutdown that’s wilful and not coerced. The fact that this opposition comes from the Mahila Morcha of Congress, made up of wives and mothers, makes it all the more appalling. Anti people and anti- national attitude seems to have ingrained itself in the DNA of Vadra-Gandhi Congress. How else does one explain the utterances of the MPMC President? She is only towing the lines of Manishankar Aiyyar and Saiffudin Soz who have practically given a clean chit to Pakistan.”
Earlier, Mahila Congress chief petitioned the East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner opposing the closure of shops.
Text of the petition below
To,
The Deputy Commissioner
East Khasi Hills District
Shillong, Meghalaya
Subject: Concern regarding the closure of shops called by the Barabazar Merchant and traders on 28th April 2025
Dear Sir/Madam,
I write to you on behalf of the Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress to express our deep concern over the decision by the Barabazar merchants and traders to call for a shutdown of shops on the 28th of April 2025.
While we respect the rights of every group to express their grievances through lawful means, we are deeply troubled that such a decision was allowed at a time when daily wage earners, low-income families, and the common citizens are grappling with immense financial and social hardships. A closure of this nature will only worsen their struggles, depriving many of their daily means of sustenance and access to essential commodities.
In view of the present economic difficulties faced by the public, we respectfully seek to know why permission was granted or why such a situation has been allowed to proceed without adequate consideration for its impact on vulnerable sections of society.
We urge your good office to take appropriate steps to safeguard the interests of the public, ensure that normalcy is maintained, and that citizens are not subjected to unnecessary hardships.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to your urgent intervention and a positive response.
Yours sincerely,
(Sd/-)
Kong Joplyn Scott Shylla
President, Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress
