VPP files complaint against KHADC chief, terms allegation baseless

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaApril 9, 2024

The opposition Voice of the People Party (VPP) on Tuesday lodged a complaint against the NPP leader and KHADC chief Pyniaid Sing Syiem for alleging that the party was involved in disrupting the NPP meetings held yesterday.

In a statement, VPP spokesperson Batskhem Myrboh said, “…the allegation made by Shri Pyniaid Sing Syiem, an NPP leader that the Voice of the People Party created disturbances during the NPP meeting is baseless and unfounded.”

”The VPP demands that he should produce material evidence to prove that those who shouted “Ha U Prah” slogans were the members of the party or sponsored by us or even our sympathizers,” he said.

Myrboh also said that it was unfortunate that mere sloganeering done by one or two unorganized individuals would lead to physical attack and abuse and demanded the attacker should be booked as per relevant provision of law.

“The reaction done by the NPP leaders only exposes their level of frustration and their lack of maturity to handle even petty matters. What is even more dangerous was the command that was made to the police officers to make an arrest, without following the due process of law, of a simple ordinary citizen for mere sloganeering. This amply shows how abusive the NPP leaders are and it is no wonder that people are venting out their frustration at them,” he stated.

“However, we strongly urge the sympathizers of the Party if they happen to behave in that manner to avoid making unnecessary sloganeering against the leaders they dislike and also to maintain propriety in the society. The best revenge is the revenge in the ballot,” he added.

Further, the VPP leader also cautioned the party sympathizers against any planted attempt made by the MDA allies to defame the Party in order to gain sympathy votes.

Ha u Prah slogan disrupted Election Meeting of NPP in Umsning

In a complaint submitted to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), VPP election agent Danny Langstieh said, “…I would like to draw your attention to the unfounded allegations made by Shri Pyniaid Sing Syiem, a leader of the National People’s Party, that the Voice of the People Party had caused law and order situation during the NPP meetings. These allegations were made by him on the 6th and 8th of April 2024 while campaigning for his Party at Rynjah, East Khasi Hills District and Umsning, Ribhoi District. We request your office to take necessary actions as per rules.”

“Also, we would like to lodge a complaint against the high handedness and physical abuse made by the people present in the NPP meeting against the ordinary citizens for mere sloganeering on the symbol of the VPP,” the complaint stated.