SHILLONG, JUN 8: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday declined to comment directly on the newly floated ‘Cockroach Janata Party’ (CJP), saying a political party must be judged on its organisational strength and long-term stability rather than initial public traction.

Responding to queries from reporters, Sangma said political outfits require more than momentum or social media visibility to be taken seriously.

“I don’t have any comment on any political party as such because a party requires organisation, a base, and certain constitutional aspects. So, I think as and when the party builds up as an organisation, only then can we comment,” he said.

The chief minister noted that while modern platforms can create rapid waves of public interest, sustaining a political entity is a different challenge altogether.

“Right now, yes, there is a certain wave that can happen in today’s world. Social media can be very powerful, and so it is very possible to connect different issues with different stands. Individuals and programmes may take, but a political party is beyond a movement. A movement is the beginning. So therefore, it is a long way to go. We have to wait and watch how things shape up and how things end up,” Sangma said.

He added that running a party involves consistent effort and structural resilience beyond early enthusiasm.

“As I said, running a political party is not so simple. There are a lot of challenges, and there is consistency and stability. How you run the party in the long run is what matters. Initial hype will always be there as it depends on the issues, but what is important is the consistency and stability in the long run of the organisation,” he said.