Newmai News Network SHILLONG |MARCH 28 Manstudy Nongrem is facing stiff opposition to his continuation as the Leader of Opposition in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC), with many calling into question how he can continue to hold the post after he has joined the Hill State People’s Democratic Party (HSPDP) which has only 3 MDCs.The issue was raised by United Democratic Party (UDP) MDC, Equator Nongrang who is supporting the executive committee, during the ongoing Council’s session held here on Wednesday. In support to this, KHADC chief Pynshngain N Syiem asked under what rule Nongrem still holds the post of Leader of Opposition in the House while pointing out that the rules state that 1/6th is required. He however pointed out but Nongrem had recently joined the HSPDP which is having only three members adding the other opposition parties like Congress is having only 4 MDCs and the UDP with 3 MDCs. “This will create a bad precedence because anything we do should be guided by the rules,” Syiem said while also expressing his desire to know the name of the opposition coalition in the district council. Defending himself, Nongrem however said that the matter is for the Chairman of the House to decide. Congress member from Sohra Donevan Wanlang urged the Chairman to give in writing for the opposition to discuss and take a call on the matter. Giving his ruling, KHADC chairman LG Nongsiej, while informing that he is yet to receive any letter about Nongrem’s joining the HSPDP, assured that his office will take necessary action on the matter.
