A lively exchange took place between VPP MLA Ardent M Basaiawmoit and NPP MLA Prestone Tynsong in the Meghalaya Assembly today. The discussion began when Ardent humorously congratulated the Chief Minister and the ruling party, NPP, for their “skill in fishing,” referring to the recent defection of three Congress MLAs—Dr. Celestine Lyngdoh, Charles Marngar, and Gabriel Wahlang—to the NPP.
Ardent’s remarks were a pointed jab at the NPP’s ability to attract members from other parties. In response, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, while maintaining a light-hearted tone, clarified that the MDA and NPP are not “fishermen” but rather welcome anyone who wishes to join them, emphasizing that this reflects the positive vision the NPP has for governing the state.
