Shillong, August 11: The opposition Congress party in Meghalaya has called on the Voice of the People Party (VPP) to work together with the party in speaking out against the BJP’s ongoing attacks on Christians, minorities and India’s pluralistic traditions.
In a statement issued today, the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) said, “Finally, since the VPP and the Congress both profess to stand for the rights of the people, we invite the VPP to work alongside us in speaking out consistently and unequivocally against the BJP’s ongoing attacks on Christians, minorities, and India’s pluralistic traditions. The people of Meghalaya deserve not just rhetoric or metaphor, but united, principled action to protect our democratic values.” It also highlighted the VPP’s own experience with internal turbulence, including the suspension of Adilbert Nongrum and his supporters.
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“The VPP itself has experienced its own share of turbulence, most notably the suspension of Adilbert Nongrum and his supporters within just a year of his election. Such episodes are not unique to any one organisation; they are a reflection of the dynamic and often complex nature of democratic politics. If metaphors are to be applied, it must be acknowledged that the Opposition bench is not home to only one kind of ‘wolf’,” the Congress said.
“Myrboh also remarked that Opposition is not limited to Assembly debates and that the VPP has been ‘raising awareness’ outside the House. This is a valid approach, but it is not new. The Congress has been doing precisely this for decades, most recently and most urgently through Rahul Gandhi’s unflinching national campaign against the BJP’s systematic attempt to manipulate voter rolls, compromise the Election Commission, and weaken every constitutional safeguard that protects our Republic.
This is not routine politics; it is a fight for the survival of India’s democratic soul—a do-or-die battle to preserve the integrity of our elections, the independence of our institutions, and the pluralistic character of our nation. These brazen assaults should have stirred every political conscience in the country. Yet, from a party that claims to stand for the people, we have heard precious little in protest against this direct and frontal attack on the very foundations of our democracy. Silence, in such moments, is not neutrality—it is abdication,” it stated.
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The Congress party sees the departure of Ronnie V Lyngdoh as an opportunity to rebuild with fresh leadership, renewed commitment, and a stronger focus on the welfare of citizens.
“On one point, however, we agree with Myrboh: the departure of Ronnie V Lyngdoh removes certain internal frictions. His decision is his own, but the Congress remains confident in the enduring trust and affection of the people of Meghalaya. This moment offers us an opportunity to rebuild with fresh leadership, renewed commitment, and a stronger focus on the welfare of our citizens,” it concluded.
(Newmai News Network)