
Congress leader and former Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC), Pynshngainlang N Syiem, officially filed his nomination papers on Wednesday to retain his Mawkhar-Pynthorumkhrah seat in the upcoming ADC elections scheduled for February 21.
Speaking to the press, Syiem expressed confidence that his work for the constituency and the KHADC would earn him the trust of the voters. “I have contributed significantly to the constituency and the KHADC through various Bills, and I am confident the people will re-elect me,” he said.
Syiem highlighted his role in bringing necessary amendments to recognize the efforts of women and youth organizations in village administration. He emphasized the importance of fine-tuning KHADC Acts to make them more effective for the region’s development.
The Congress leader also outlined his party’s ten-point agenda, which includes following up on the proposed amendment to the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, ensuring that such amendments benefit the indigenous people of the state.
Additionally, Syiem discussed the party’s plans to improve the functioning of the KHADC’s executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. He stressed the need to strengthen the council’s financial position, ensuring that council employees are not troubled by salary issues.
The Congress party, he said, is committed to preserving the environment, particularly water sources, by collaborating with traditional institutions. Promoting and preserving the Khasi language is also part of the party’s platform.
On development, Syiem assured that the Congress would work to secure financial aid from both the state and central governments for the villages under the council’s jurisdiction. He also called for protecting tribal lands along the Assam border by collaborating with the Himas.
And lastly, Syiem stressed the need to empower traditional institutions, strengthen village and district council courts, and create a recruitment policy prioritizing job opportunities for local people in the private sector.