SHILLONG: Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Vincent H. Pala has claimed that internal tensions are steadily growing within the National People’s Party (NPP), alleging that dissatisfaction among party legislators has intensified following the recent cabinet reshuffle.
Speaking on the evolving political situation in Meghalaya, Pala said several NPP leaders have privately expressed frustration over the party’s internal functioning and power structure.
According to the Congress leader, disagreements have also begun surfacing over the upcoming Rajya Sabha seat, with competing expectations emerging between Khasi-Jaintia and Garo legislators.
“There is a growing perception that the Khasi side is not receiving equal political importance,” Pala said, while pointing to the concentration of key leadership positions within the ruling setup.
He argued that concerns surrounding political balance and regional representation are becoming increasingly visible within the coalition.
Pala also sharpened his criticism of the NPP’s relationship with the BJP, claiming that ideological differences between the two parties have become difficult to distinguish.
“There is hardly any visible difference now. Both sides are trying to politically benefit by creating divisions among people,” he alleged.
The Congress leader further accused Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma of failing to strongly challenge the BJP leadership at the national level on issues affecting minority and tribal communities in the Northeast. Instead of directly confronting sensitive national issues, Pala claimed the state government often limits itself to symbolic statements.
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The MPCC chief additionally raised concerns over several national legislative debates, including the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), anti-conversion proposals and other policies he believes could eventually affect tribal and minority protections in Meghalaya.
“People may think these developments are far away today, but once more states adopt such laws, the impact will eventually reach everywhere,” he cautioned.
Pala argued that many citizens are now beginning to reconsider the Congress party as a political alternative ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections.
He maintained that while some regional parties are facing instability, the Congress is attempting to rebuild its organisation gradually from the grassroots level.
“The Congress still carries a long history of protecting minorities, tribal rights and constitutional safeguards,” he said.
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