Congress to file complaint against NPP for acts of corruption 

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaApril 5, 2024

The opposition Congress on Friday threatened to lodge a complaint against the ruling National People’s Party (NPP).

Addressing media persons, Vice President of the Meghalaya Pradesh Youth Congress (MPYC) Banphiralang Basaiawmoit alleged that the seizure of over Rs 1 crore from a vehicle belonging to Harshavardhan Singh, who is the executive director of Badri Rai company, which was following the convoy of the Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma at Longding in poll-bound Arunachal Pradesh only highlights the amount of corruption by the ruling NPP.

The NPP-led MDA government had allotted works to Badri Rai company for construction of the Assembly’s dome and PA Sangma stadium at Tura, the projects of which have faced similar fate and this collapsed.

“We are in the process of filing a complaint with the Election Commission of India in regard to the matter, which happened yesterday. We are sending a message that the Congress will stand for the Constitution and democratic set up of the country,” he said.

Asked, Basaiawmoit alleged that the money seized from the vehicle following CM’s convoy belongs to the state of Meghalaya.

“People should know that the money that was seized in Arunachal Pradesh belongs to the state of Meghalaya. Whether authorities act on it or not it is a different thing but the real result will be a slap on their face as people of Meghalaya will give them a befitting reply this time,” he said.

Stating that Rs 50,000 is not a small amount, Basaiawmoit said, “The ECI had already stated that you cannot carry cash more than Rs 50,000 but the NPP though they have disowned this they should take responsibility that how can they allow a car which is not their convoy follow them and pass at the check point.”

“Whatever they say the prize of corruption is this that the money will be used or is being utilized for election purpose which is totally against the constitution of India as they are using power to gain votes

“This is a big concern for the state and the country and also shakes the pillar of the foundation of our country. Right now, the country and our state are grumbling everyday because people are flexing their muscles in whatever area they are in,” the youth Congress leader said.

He said the party is also appealing to the state authorities not to brush this under the carpet.