Athiabari: Meghalaya Chief Minister and NPP national president Conrad K Sangma participated in an election rally at Athiabari village in West Khasi District along the Assam-Meghalaya border on Thursday. Alongside CM Sangma, MLA for Rambrai Jyngram constituency, R G Momin, MLA for Mendipathar constituency Marthon J. Sangma, and MDC Bajop Pyngope jointly campaigned for the Shillong Lok Sabha Constituency’s NPP Candidate Dr. Ampareen Lyngdoh.
Hundreds of people from the bordering area participated, with the meeting commencing with the traditional Garo Dance ‘Wangala’ and a welcome address by MDC Bajop Pyngope.
During the election rally, Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma mentioned that many villages currently situated on the Assam side of the border are seeking inclusion with Meghalaya. He stated that his government is cognizant of this demand, hence initiating a joint demarcation survey to find a solution.
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