Shillong: Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar dismissed fears of an electoral collapse for the National People’s Party. Public anger over illegal collections at the Shillong Bypass and ongoing teachers’ protests continue to mount. Dhar brushed off these grievances as standard political noise. He claims the government remains locked on state development as the Shillong parliamentary by-election nears.
Opposition parties like the VPP are doing their job, according to the Deputy CM. "Don’t worry, issues come and go. The VPP, being in the Opposition, has a duty to raise issues. This is not the first time," Dhar said. He waved away rumors regarding a potential shift in leadership. He insists there is no reason to discuss a new Chief Minister while the party works.
The NPP-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance faces a stiff test in the capital. Tensions rose after eight former UDP legislators defected to the BJP. Some wonder if the BJP will use its new muscle to claim credit for pending demands like the Inner Line Permit, resumed coal mining, and the inclusion of Khasi in the Eighth Schedule. Dhar rejected this narrative.
He says the NPP does not chase credit. The party prefers to focus on delivery. He reminded critics that all 60 MLAs already voted to adopt the ILP resolution. He plans to keep pressuring the Centre for results rather than engaging in political posturing.
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