Rynjah elected as new KHADC chief, assures to deliver good governance promise

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaFebruary 28, 2025

First time Voice of the People Party (VPP) MDC from Lyngkyrdem-Laitkroh Shemborlang Rynjah on Friday elected unopposed as the new chief executive member (CEM) of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) and MDC from Mawkhar-Pynthorumkhrah Strong Pillar Kharjana as the new Chairman.

On taking over as chairman, Kharjana presided over the election to the post of CEM and declared that Rynjah had been elected unopposed as the new KHADC chief after the opposition decided not to field a candidate.

Rynjah was felicitated by the party MDCs as he took over the chair of the CEM in the House.

Addressing the House, Rynjah said, “I thank the party especially the president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit for seeing me fit to be the candidate of the party and for having faith and confidence in me to take the responsibility of leading the KHADC as the CEM.”

“I also extended my heartfelt thanks to the people of Langkyrdem-Laikroh constituency for electing me as their MDC. I pray that God give me the wisdom to fulfil my duties with all humility and responsibility,” he said.

The new KHADC chief also assured to fulfil the party’s promise to provide clean governance and said, “I am just a new face but I am ready to accept suggestions or even criticisms. My door is open for all. Please feel free to enter anytime.”

“I also assure to serve the council without being partial to anyone,” he added.

The new CEM also sought the support and cooperation of the opposition bench and said, “I also request you to play a constructive role.”