Shillong, Aug 29: The National People’s Party (NPP) on Tuesday felicitated former Congress leader, Diverland Lyngdoh for joining the party at a meeting in Mawkyrwat.
The meeting also confirmed the appointment of the office bearers of the NPP Mawkyrwat Block Committee.
Senior leaders of the NPP, James K Sangma MLA, B.K Sangma (General Secretary), J. S. Kurbah (President, East Khasi Hills District), F. L. Mawlong (General Secretary) were also present.
Lyngdoh stated that he was excited at having become a member of the NPP especially the stand of the party to work for the people and development of the state.
He expressed his gratitude to the leadership of the NPP for providing him with a platform from which he, as well as other party members of the NPP Mawkyrwat could bring about a realization of the dreams and aspirations of the people of not only Mawkyrwat constituency but also the entire district.
MLA James Sangma expressed confidence that under the leadership of Diverland Lyngdoh as Chief Organiser and other members, the party would be further organized in Mawkyrwat.
“Their joining shows their faith in the young, dynamic and able leadership of Conrad Sangma, as National President of the NPP, which gives a big boost in Mawkyrwat and other places,” he said.
He also said that the true potential of the state had not been fully realised under Chief Minister Mukul Sangma despite being a resource rich state.
“Meghalaya is still unable to optimally tap its potential and become a self sufficient state,” he said.
