NPP seek ECI’s intervention against VPP’s politics of hate: Shangpliang

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaApril 9, 2024

The ruling National People’s Party (NPP) on Tuesday slammed the opposition Voice of the People Party (VPP) for spreading “politics of hate” in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills region, as it has totally failed to convince the people with its hollow vision.

This came a day after VPP supporters had disrupted election campaigns of the NPP held at Umsning in Ri Bhoi district, Mairang in Eastern West Khasi Hills, Jaiaw and Rynjah in Shillong.

In a statement on Tuesday, NPP spokesperson Himalaya M Shangpliang said, “We strongly condemn the action of the VPP and its supporters for disrupting our election campaigns and for also using foul and filthy languages against our candidate.”

He informed that the party is seeking the immediate intervention of the Election Commission of India (ECI) against the leadership of the VPP for disrupting election campaigns of the NPP.

“This goes to prove that the VPP is getting frustrated with the poor response it is getting from the people. The VPP has failed to convince the people with its hollow vision. Therefore, it is resorting to violence, intimidation and disruption of election meetings of the NPP,” Shangpliang said.

“Yesterday’s incidents are also a clear indication that the VPP realises that their allegations are not working against the NPP, that is why now they are trying to flex their muscles against us. NPP leader from Mawryngkneng Pyniaid Sing Syiem had rightly pointed out that the VPP is trying to inject the West Bengal virus in this election as these incidents only prove that it can no longer hide the fact that it is the B Team of the TMC,” he added.

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The NPP spokesperson further demanded that action should be taken against the VPP because disrupting the election campaign of other political parties is in violation of ECI’s guidelines and objective to conduct a free and fair election.

He said the party will file a strong complaint against the leadership of VPP because they should take full responsibility if there is any law and order breakdown.

“Unfortunately, these are the same people who are preaching about clean politics but their actions say otherwise. Ardent must practice what he preaches and stop misguiding our peace-loving people with his double standard politics,” Shangpliang asserted further.