Meghalaya’s several hundred villages in seven districts fall along the 443 km India-Bangladesh border with the northeastern state. Conrad K. Sangma said that the upcoming elections to the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) provide an opportunity for the people of these areas to elect a leader who would serve as their voice and bridge the gap between them and the government. The counting of votes is scheduled for February 24, with the winner to be announced on February 25. The NPP government has resolved the challenges faced in obtaining voter identity cards, particularly in border areas, he stated. The chief minister also reminded the electorate of his earlier promise to connect Shella with Sohra through an all-weather road, which has now been completed. He said: “Do not be afraid of those political parties who speak against us. We are in the ruling government, and after the election, all parties will rely on the NPP to resolve their concerns.”
