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Ardent Basaiawmoit Defends KHADC Land Bill Amid Conflict with CM

VPP chief Ardent Basaiawmoit defends a land bill that skips traditional headman consultations, clashing with CM Conrad Sangma's power grab claims.

NEWire Desk • 26 Aug 2026

VPP Demands Assembly Action on Transparency and Resource Rights

Nongkrem MLA Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit presented a 10-point demand list to the Assembly, focusing on government accountability and resource protection.

NEWire Desk • 25 Aug 2026

Conrad Sangma Calls Out VPP Over Land Bill Hypocrisy

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma challenged the VPP to maintain traditional land roles, claiming their new bill ignores the community input they advocate for.

Walrik Marak • 25 Aug 2026

VPP Demands Exclusive Voter List for Garo Hills Council

The VPP is pushing for a standalone electoral roll for the GHADC to protect the political rights of the indigenous Garo people in Meghalaya.

Walrik Marak • 13 Aug 2026

Election Commission Silent on Shillong Lok Sabha Bypoll Delay

Meghalaya's Shillong seat remains vacant six months after Ricky A.J. Syngkon died. Officials cite electoral roll updates for the delay until November.

Walrik Marak • 12 Aug 2026

VPP Pushes Amit Shah to Revise FCRA Asset Seizure Rules

Meghalaya’s VPP party wants the Home Minister to scrap proposed FCRA rules that allow the government to seize assets from canceled organizations.

Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026

Opposition leader backs calls for longer Assembly sessions in Meghalaya

Mukul Sangma joins the VPP in demanding longer Assembly sessions to ensure proper government accountability and scrutiny of public spending.

NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026

VPP Leader Shrugs Off Viral Slip at Shillong Protest

Powell Sohklet dismisses a viral video showing him accidentally chanting against his own party during a protest rally held near the Secretariat.

Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026

VPP Leader Accuses Meghalaya Government of Silencing Opposition

Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit claims the Meghalaya government is silencing opposition voices and reducing elected representatives to mere spectators.

Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026

VPP Candidate Batskhem Myrboh Predicts Gains in Upcoming Lok Sabha Bypoll

VPP leader Batskhem Myrboh eyes growth in the upcoming Lok Sabha by-election while defending the party’s grassroots protest strategy in Shillong.

Walrik Marak • 7 Aug 2026

Thousands Join VPP Protest March to Meghalaya Secretariat

Thousands of VPP supporters marched on the Meghalaya Secretariat in Shillong, demanding government action on ten key public and indigenous rights issues.

NEWire Desk • 7 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Demands Answers from CBI Over Unauthorized Temple Construction

The Meghalaya government wants the CBI to explain an unauthorized temple built on state land in Shillong, citing a breach of their 2018 lease agreement.

Walrik Marak • 6 Aug 2026

VPP Supporters March on Meghalaya Secretariat Demanding Policy Changes

Thousands of VPP supporters marched to the Meghalaya Secretariat in Shillong on August 6, demanding government action on ten major public policy issues.

NEWire Desk • 6 Aug 2026

Police on High Alert as VPP Plans Protest March to Meghalaya Secretariat

Meghalaya police brace for a Thursday VPP march as the party demands government accountability on ten key issues including corruption and land rights.

Walrik Marak • 6 Aug 2026

VPP Calls for Mass Protest March Against MDA Government

VPP President Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit is urging citizens to march to the Main Secretariat on August 6 to protest the MDA government's policies.

NEWire Desk • 5 Aug 2026

VPP Rejects Government Plea to Cancel Secretariat March

The VPP is pushing ahead with an August 6 protest at the Meghalaya Secretariat after refusing the government's request to submit a formal memorandum.

NEWire Desk • 4 Aug 2026

BJP slams VPP plans for Shillong Secretariat protest

The BJP wants the VPP to scrap its August 6 protest march in Shillong, demanding the opposition party debate government issues in the Assembly instead.

NEWire Desk • 3 Aug 2026

VPP to March on Meghalaya Secretariat Over Public Grievances

Voice of the People Party members plan an August 6 protest at the Meghalaya Secretariat to demand action on ten unresolved public issues.

Walrik Marak • 2 Aug 2026

VPP Plans August 6 March to Shillong Secretariat

The Voice of the People Party will march on the Secretariat August 6 to protest government inaction on 10 key issues affecting Meghalaya.

Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026

VPP Youth Wing Retracts Accusations Against Ampareen Lyngdoh

The VPP youth wing dropped recruitment scam claims against Ampareen Lyngdoh after a High Court ruling, but still hit her record on education.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026