Shillong, Sept 30: Newly elected KHADC chief Winston Tony Lyngdoh has dismissed claims that the resignation of former CEM Shemborlang Rynjah due to health concerns is a sign of instability within the council.
“I strongly disagree with the notion that there’s instability in the KHADC. On the contrary, there’s considerable stability under the VPP’s leadership. Let me be clear: the current leadership transition is solely due to Shemborlang Rynjah’s resignation from the CEM post for health reasons. There’s no other factor at play. Both the previous and new Executive Committees are stable, and our party has consistently maintained that there’s no instability. The change in leadership is purely a result of Rynjah’s health concerns,” Lyngdoh told reporters after taking over the CEM’s chair on Tuesday.
Regarding the possibility of Rynjah resuming the CEM position after his recovery, the new CEM however said, “I think it’s premature to speculate on that at this point. We’ll discuss this further in due course. For now, our focus is on wishing him a speedy recovery.”
Lyngdoh has assured that his administration will maintain the same priorities as the previous Executive Committee. Lyngdoh emphasized that his team will address pending issues and expedite implementation of key projects.
According to him, the new EC will focus on taking forward the party’s existing agenda, tackling challenges, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the council.
The new CEM also announced that the list of Executive Members (EMs) will be sent to the Governor, followed by portfolio allotments.
He assured that the Voice of the People Party’s (VPP) stand on various issues remains unchanged.
Further outlining his priorities, the new CEM stated that building a cohesive team would be his foremost focus. To achieve this, the Executive Committee will hold a series of meetings to collectively decide on key issues once the new team is constituted.
Drawing from his experience as the head of the trade department over the past six months, where he successfully streamlined operations, he expressed confidence that future decisions would prioritize the welfare of the people and the region, despite acknowledging the challenges ahead.
Regarding the perceived gap between the Executive Committee (EC) and opposition members, Lyngdoh assured that the doors of the EC are always open to them. He denied any significant gap and expressed surprise at the Leader of Opposition’s (LO) mention of it. Lyngdoh reiterated his commitment to resolving any issues and maintaining an open-door policy.
