Shillong: Tura MP Saleng A Sangma slammed the ruling National People’s Party for focusing on political housecleaning instead of the public good. Legislative realignments between the UDP, BJP, and NPP have changed nothing. The government machine grinds on exactly as before.
Saleng compared the current political maneuvering to a bus ride. The passengers just swap seats while the man at the wheel stays put. He noted that the UDP and BJP already sit inside the MDA coalition. "Even if these eight UDP members have joined the BJP, the Chief Minister will remain the same. The Chief Minister will not change. The driver is the same," he said.
The Congress leader challenged the NPP to explain why they scramble for more MLAs and MDCs when they already hold the mandate. He argued that true party strength flows from public support, not from poaching elected officials. The government has ignored the rising cost of living, healthcare gaps, and failing education systems.
Saleng demanded answers on whether BPL families actually receive free medicine at hospitals or if they pay out of pocket. He also cited the neglect of the Pine Mount International project in his constituency. Many schools sit empty with finished infrastructure but no students. He insisted the government stop playing games with party rosters and start lowering electricity bills and grocery prices for struggling households.
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