Shillong, July 30: The AICC said on Wednesday that the resignation of Congress MLA Ronnie V Lyngdoh has not come as a surprise as the shopping spree of the ruling NPP from the money raised through corruption and looting of the people of Meghalaya continues.
The AICC joint secretary, in-charge of Meghalaya.Mathew Antony, said that the party has not received any official resignation letter.
“We all know the fate of Judas who became a chosen disciple amongst the 12, only to betray the one who raised them. Same as with our 3 +1 MLAs who committed their loyalty to win as MLAs with the hand symbol of the Congress party and then to betray us for the silver coins offered to them”, he said.
According to Mathew, the Congress was there before these MLAs and the party will be there more stronger with new leaders inducted into the party in the coming days.
“Our commitment is to get rid of this corrupt government and save the people of Meghalaya from such loot that makes them poorer and poorer every day”, he said.
“When your Ministers and MLAs are buying new cars, houses and luxury travels , we request the people of Meghalaya to ask them , what is the source of their sudden income. If they don’t reply or show sudden increase of their business from Government, understand it is the money of the people of Meghalaya which is being looted for buying MLAs , buying new houses , constructing new buildings, sending their children for expensive foreign education.”, he said.
The AICC leader said the Congress promises to continue their fight for the people of Meghalaya.
“It is also to the fact that the MLA’s poor individual performance has made him realise the fact that he will not win the next assembly elections, as well as he may be denied a ticket by the party in the next assembly elections is also a reason for this silver coin betrayal”, he said.
