Assembly Speaker admits NC against MDA govt

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaNovember 10, 2020

Assembly Speaker, Metbah Lyngdoh on Tuesday admitted a No trust motion tabled by the opposition Congress against the Conrad K Sangma led state government for failing in all fronts. 

“Since at least 10 members have supported the motion, the motion has leave of the House to be admitted. Therefore, the No-confidence motion is admitted with the leave of the House,” Lyngdoh said. 

The Speaker also informed that he has fixed Wednesday at 11 am for disposal of the motion. 

The motion was moved by the Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma along with 10 other legislators – Zenith M Sangma, Winnerson D Sangma, PT Sawkmie, HM Shangpliang, Dikkanchi D Shira, Miani D Shira, George B Lyngdoh, M Rapsang, Kimfa S Marbaniang and Lazarus Sangma.

The opposition in the motion said the council of ministers led by the chief minister Conrad K Sangma has failed to address multiple and critical issues affecting the wellbeing of the people as a whole.

“Whereas, the council of ministers led by Conrad k sangma has failed to protect the interest of the state as a whole and failed in all fronts. Therefore, this House do now express its want of confidence in the council of ministers,” it said.