Congress says Pyngrope may rejoin the party

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaNovember 30, 2024

The opposition Congress on Friday hinted that the state president of the All India Trinamool Congress and legislator from Nongthymmai Charles Pyngrope may rejoin the party.

Speaking to media persons, the lone Congress legislator from Mylliem and opposition chief whip Ronnie V Lyngdoh said, “I think that should be a very clear message to the people of the state. The president of the Meghalaya Trinamool Congress, the President himself, has dissolved the entire block there (Nongthymmai) TMC block and asked his supporters to join the Congress, that says a very loud and clear message… It is only the Congress that can serve the people of Meghalaya.”

“Trinamool Congress has dissolved its block and when the president himself is the MLA of that area. I think it is a very loud and clear message, there is no ambiguity about it,” he added.

When asked about the Congress’s readiness to welcome former CM Dr. Mukul Sangma back into its fold, Lyngdoh replied, “Anyone who is willing to join, we will welcome to join the Congress party. Because we are here, not only to fight elections, but we are here to serve the interests of the people, to serve the state.”

Lyngdoh also revealed that several legislators, potentially seven to eight, are interested in joining the Congress ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections, despite the challenges posed by the anti-defection law.

At the same time, Lyngdoh dismissed rumors about dissatisfaction with the leadership of Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President Vincent H. Pala.