Meghalaya's Swearing-in-ceremony of NPP-led govt likely on March 7

Shillong, Mar 4: Former Deputy Chief Minister and National People's Party (NPP) MLA Prestone Tynsong on Saturday (Mar 4) said that the swearing-in-ceremony of the NPP-led government in Meghalaya will be held on Mar 7. NPP chief Conrad Sangma is likely to take oath as the Chief Minister of Meghalaya on Mar 7.

 

 

 

 

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the swearing-in ceremony on March 7. Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma who is also the Convenor of NEDA will also attend the swearing-in ceremony. We have a sufficient number and we are reaching out to other political parties. It may be increased to 38-40," Prestone Tynsong said.

 

 

 

 

 

As per reports, Prestone Tynsong said that, apart from BJP, two Hill State People's Democratic Party (HSPDP) and two Independent MLAs have given their support to NPP to form the government and as of now we have 32 numbers. On the other hand, reacting to some post-poll violence incidents taken in different parts of the state and concerning about the law and order situation, Prestone Tynsong said, "We will not allow anyone to break law and order." "Last night some violent incidents took place and we directed state police to take strong action against the culprits," Prestone Tynsong said.

 

 

Earlier on Friday (Mar 3), the district administration of West Jaintia Hills imposed curfew in Meghalaya's Sahsniang village till further orders, following reports of post-vote counting violence. In an order issued from the office of District Magistrate B.S. Sohliya on March 2, the administration said that it has received information regarding the post-counting violence in Sahsniang village. "There is an apprehension that the violence may spread and intensify if left unattended and may result in the destruction of property and a possibility of a loss of lives," the order said.