Shillong: Congress leader Manuel Badwar wants voters to ignore the candidates in the upcoming Shillong Lok Sabha by-election. He says the race is about party values, not personal charm. The stakes are high. Parliamentary votes dictate the country's direction, unlike local Assembly races.
Badwar pointed to the party records on healthcare and education. He believes economic growth means nothing if it skips the poor. "Congress has consistently opposed Central policies that adversely affect the public," Badwar said. He claims national wealth fails to reach those struggling with rising costs.
The debate over privatization also looms large. Families now rely on insurance to cover medical bills, a trend Badwar views as a threat. He questions the credibility of politicians who ignore the Khasi language demand for the Eighth Schedule. Promises are easy, but results are rare.
Meghalaya needs a loud voice in Parliament. Badwar argues that hitching the state to a major national party ensures that voice gets heard. The Congress campaign aims to protect secular values and democratic institutions while demanding accountability from opponents.
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