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Sona elected PLP leader
ITANAGAR, May 19: The People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA)’s Core Group Members and elected legislators today elected Pasang D. Sona as the Leader of People’s Legislature Party (PLP) and Wanglam Sawin as the Deputy Leader. The party congratulated Nabam Tuki for taking oath of office of the Chief Minister for second terms.
Earlier, the executive body meeting assessed the party’s performance in the just concluded assembly and parliamentary elections before party president Nikh Kamin dissolved the executive body. The new executive body of the party will be reconstituted very shortly, informed Kamin.
Let us work together for development of state, appeals Rijiju
ITANAGAR, May 19: The newly elected Arunachal West Member of Parliament Kiren Rijiju has congratulated Nabam Tuki for being sworn in as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh. Rijiju, who won on BJP ticket, has also congratulated all the elected Members of Legislative Assembly and Ninong Ering, MP from Arunachal Pradesh East constituency. On the occasion, he appealed to all elected members cutting across party lines to join hands together for the development of Arunachal Pradesh. “We should work tirelessly to fulfill the aspirations of our people and promises made by us to our people," stated Rijiju.
AACWA draws Govt attention to its pending demands
ITANAGAR, May 19: The All Arunachal Contractor’s Welfare Association (AACWA) has expressed the hope that the new Congress government in the state under the leadership of Chief Minister Nabam Tuki will take prompt initiative to fulfill all the pending demands of the contractor fraternity.
Some of the demands of AACWA are, relaxation of EMD from 2 pc to 1 pc for tribal
contractors, to stop deducting 1 pc income tax from tribal contractors, enlistment
of electrical wing and classes for unlimited tendering capacity in APPWD, to stop
direct participation of company or manufacturer in procurement of life-
The association also hoped ongoing projects like four laning of Itanagar to Banderdewa, construction of the State Hospital at Naharlagun, Civil Secretariat building will be taken up priority basis beside ensuring regular supply of dringking water in capital complex.
The association also hoped that all the newly elected MLAs and two MPs both from Congress and BJP will live up to public expectations by working for all round development of the state.
Meanwhile, the association opposed the random appointment of vice chairmen in various
departments at the cost of state ex-
‘Maintain balance in transfer & posting’
ITANAGAR, May 19: The All Arunachal Pradesh Sarva Siksha Abhiyan Assistant Teachers Association (AAPSSAATA) has urged for maintaining balance in transfer and posting of the SSA teachers.
The association in its letter to the commissioner education, while suggesting that the transfers and postings of the SSA teachers should be done before the academic sessions, it said that the SSA teachers are being transferred in the middle of the session which creates problem and also affect the atmosphere of the schools.
Arrest of culprits demanded
ITANAGAR, May 19: The District Head Quarter Staff Welfare Committee of Papum Pare
district has called for immediate arrest of culprits involved in the death of a class-
Unidentified body kept in RKMH
ITANAGAR, May 19: An unidentified body of a person (age 25 to 30), who succumbed to his injuries in a road mishap, has been preserved at RK Mission Hospital here for identification, police said. In a release Itanagar Police today disclosed that the deceased was succumbed to injuries in a tragic road mishap occurred between Itanagar and Naharlagun on Sunday. Anyone, whoever identifies the deceased may contact to telephone nos. 03602212233/Mobile no 9436258720.
Moyong gets a rousing welcome
ITANAGAR, May 19: The supporters and well wishers accorded a warm welcome to newly elected BJP MLA Kaling Moyong at Banderdewa check gate today.
He has arrived state capital this morning from his home town Pasighat to meet the party officials, members, supporters and well wishers after defeating the INC candidate and former Education Minister Bosiram Siram by margin of 50 votes from 38th Pasighat East Assembly constituency.
Meanwhile, Moyong expressed his gratitude to his supporters and well wishers for their support and cooperation during the recently concluded assembly election. He also hopes that the people, particularly the people of Pasighat East would maintain the same spirit to make his constituency a better place to live in.
Being a grandson of one of the pioneers and renowned personalities of Pasighat area, Moyong dreams of a better Pasighat and better tomorrow. In his last election campaign at Pasighat he appealed the people to make a change to bring over all development and stand united in the fight against nepotism and corruption in Pasighat area. Now, it is the time for public to wait patiently and give him an ample time to carry out his promises as it is said that ‘Rome was not built in a day.’
PPA MLA Aboh assures to raise people’s grievances in assembly
ITANAGAR, May 19: Newly elected PPA legislator from Khonsa West Tirong Aboh expressed gratitude to the electorate of the constituency for reposing faith on the regional party and electing him in the assembly election.
Soon after being elected as MLA, Aboh in a felicitation programme organized by Dadam Area Youth Association in collaboration with the Chiefs, Gaon Buras, panchayat leaders, Women Welfare Association and youth associations of Dadam circle, Aboh assured to highlight the public grievances of his constituency in the first season of the assembly. He specifically stressed upon early functioning of Dadam circle headquarters which was formally inaugurated in 2008, posting of doctors and other medical staff at Dadam Primary Health Centre, one of the oldest PHCs in Tirap district and upgradation of the Dadam Govt Middle School.
T G Rimpoche’s death mourned
ITANAGAR, May 19: The staff of Hydro Power Development Corporation of Arunachal Pradesh Limited has mourned the sudden demise of Rev. T G Rimpoche and prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul by observing two minutes silence in a condolence meeting in the chamber of the Managing Director of HPDCAPL today.
Rev. Rimpoche was the Chairman of Hydro Power Development Corporation of Arunachal Pradesh from November 2007 to July 2011.
The Management of HPDCAPL conveyed heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family to withstand the irreparable loss.
The employees of Department of Karmik & Adhyatmik (Chosig) Affairs (DoKAA) today deeply mourned untimely death of His Eminence T G Rimpoche who died in Delhi on May 16 evening. All staffs observed two minutes silence for the peace of departed soul and conveyed heartfelt condolence to bereaved family and authority of GRL Monastery, Bomdila.
Students appeal for releasing stipend
ITANAGAR, May 19: Northeast Student's Welfare Association, Madhya Pradesh has appealed to the Director of Higher and Technical Education Joram Begi to do the needful for early release of stipend of students pursuing education in various educational institutions in Madhya Pradesh and other central India states.
The students union said that many students, especially from poor economic background, are facing problem in pursuing their education due to delay in release of their stipend.
APETA appeals for eligible person as education minister
ITANAGAR, May 19: The Arunachal Pradesh Elementary Teachers Association (APETA) has appealed for giving the education portfolio to the most capable, efficient and sincere person. ‘… so that the department could be brought to a new height. There are many things to be done in education department viz. Implementation of RTE Act and other various schemes in letter and spirit which will help in increasing the literacy rate of the state,’ it’s letter submitted to the chief minister read.
There are lots of milestones to be covered by the educational department in the state and these things will only be possible if the responsibilities are given to the most eligible person, the letter further added.
53 persons deported from Capital Complex
ITANAGAR, May 19: Conducting a special drive against violators of Inner Line Permit (ILP) regulation, Papum Pare district administration and police have deported 53 persons from the Capital Complex for not possessing ILPs.
Police produced them at local court before they were being deported.
Police set up multiple checking points at Itanagar, Naharlagun and Nirjuli and picked up those persons as they did not possess valid documents.
The checking was conducted in view of influx of outsiders to the state capital without valid documents, informed city Superintendent of Police SP Kuruvilla.
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People’s movement for WHS status to Ziro valley begins
Hundreds take part in ‘Run for World Heritage Site’
ZIRO, May 19: A warm Monday morning witnessed an event that could change the future
of Ziro. A confederation of students, officers, NGOs, men and women cutting across
all ages gathered at Subansiri Stadium to participate in the Marathon race “ RUN
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The open marathon culminated at Dree ground, Hija where a meeting was convened for the Goanburas, Goan Buris and other PRI members.
Addressing the gathering Dani Sulu, Secretary IPR said that the movement for WHS should be a people’s movement. It should be a collective effort. Govt. will be the guardian; every individual living in the Ziro Valley should feel responsible and contribute their bit. “Youths full of vigor, valiant and strength should lead the movement with the guidance of the elders. There’s no stopping the fervor until we see Ziro on the final list of the WHS.”, he added. On the same line he advised the villagers to opt for better technology as prescribed in the WHS guidelines instead of tin sheets as roofs and stop cementing the canals for irrigation. We need to preserve the traditional practices under all conditions. He entrusted the goan buras and goan buris to disseminate what they have learned today to their fellow villagers.
Gyati Kago, Rtd Wing Commander called also for a collective effort from every individual living in Ziro. He exhorted AYA to take the lead, galvanized the youth brigade and make it a force to reckon upon. Recalling the contributions of AYA since its establishment in 1974, he said that education picked up pace after the AYA movement. Ill practices like child marriages and tattooing was stopped by AYA. Today AYA has got bigger challenges; he said and urged the leaders to be responsible.
Dealing in detail with the cultural landscape, he said that, “We Apatanis have learned to domesticate the forest and are living in harmony with the nature. The once upon a time unfriendly, swampy land has been well developed and domesticated by our forefathers. This exceptional cultural tradition has helped Ziro to the tentative WHS list. This tradition thus has to be preserved.” A comprehensive master plan and an awareness campaigns is the need of the hour, he added. AYA president Taku Chatung also spoke on the occasion and stressed on the need of collective efforts for HWS status to Ziro valley.
“There is no dearth of hardworking people in the valley. What requires now is cooperation, coordination and a bit of sacrifice to see Ziro at the final list of the WHS”, said K M Uppu, DC, Lower Subansiri. Ziro is the 1st cultural landscape enlisted from India; it’s a matter of pride and also brings in more responsibilities. We have to be responsible towards our civic duties, keep our city clean and continue the good works. Without any Govt interventions aforestation has been massive in Ziro. It should be an example for the entire state. Let’s work in unison to make this dream of WHS a reality, he gave a clarion call.
Also speaking on the occasion Dr Joram Beda, Secretary Tourism, appreciated the people of Ziro valley for successfully preserving the forest area and its traditions till date. “We need a serious retrospection of the revenue earning for our state. Tourism could be one of the major revenue generators. And to bring in good tourists we need good connectivity,” said Dr. Beda while emphasizing the need for ALG. A good connectivity can bring about a tourism revolution in the state and Ziro Valley could be the torch bearer, he added. He extended full support for the revolution.
On the occasion Tilling Yam, social activists, Bobby Hano, Director, Ziro Music Festival,
Yachang Tacho, Editor, The Subansiri and SUPUNG PUYU-
A congratulatory letter from Chief Minister Nabum Tuki was also read out on the occasion. SMILE a society comprising of dedicated and concerned Apatani youth, released a pamphlet on WHS for Ziro on the occasion. Gyati Kacho Secretary, SMILE, flashing proudly the SMILE on his T shirt said that his participation in today’s program is to reaffirm that the people of Ziro are keen that WHS materializes.
Apatani Cultural Landscape is one amongst the 55 sites selected from India in the tentative list and the 1st cultural landscape entrant from India. This is a befitting tribute to the ancestors who devised and modeled a unique civilization of their own which has stood test of time, remained intact till date and captured attention and imagination of the world. DIPRO
ITANAGAR, May 19: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki started his first day of the second term in office with a bang – signing approval of the Lokayukta Act for the state this morning.
Thanking the people of Arunachal for reposing faith in his governance, a visibly happy Tuki accomplished his first commitment among several other promises made in the Congress Manifesto. This step he said is a gift to the people of Arunachal Pradesh from a responsive government.
“My wish and desire is to provide clean, transparent and accountable government to
the people of Arunachal Pradesh,” Tuki said after signing the Lokayukta Act file
in presence of several newly elected Members of Legislative Assembly. Lokayukta is
a quasi-
The bill which was passed by the 5th legislative assembly in its budget session in the month of March last and assented by the Governor has become an Act after the newly elected CM signed it today.
Unplanned construction a threat to capital city
[ Ojing Tayeng ]
ITANAGAR, May 19: Once a lush green Itanagar now turns out to be a hub of multi-
Despite knowing the fact that Arunachal falls under seismic zone IV with weak soil
composition particularly in Itanagar capital region and risk of natural streams or
rivulets, the people started construction of buildings in unscientific manner by
occupying government land on hill-
Numbers of important offices, Govt. staff quarters and bungalows of ministers and MLAs were also built at hill ridges here by town planners in the past. Now earth cutting in hill slopes in and around such buildings by public has distracted the natural water follow of rivulets and streams.
Such rampant unplanned constructions make Itanagar a landslide hazards zone and this unhealthy development, particularly in state capital is being witnessed by residents of Itanagar and the state government. But no concrete step has been initiated in this regard by Govt so far.
Apart from these, decreasing number of government quarters in the state capital due to encroachment and construction of private residents in occupied Govt quarters is a cause of major concern. It is not that Govt is doing nothing. The government issued several notices regarding unplanned earth cutting within Itanagar capital complex, but no one pays any heed to such orders, the unplanned earth cutting and the unplanned building constructions are still going on.
Until and unless unplanned earth cutting and human settlement in nearby catchment area of streams are being checked, the drainage systems regularly maintained and retaining walls in landslide prone zone are constructed, the state capital would witness a major landslide in near future. Above all, there is an urgent need to take all steps for implementation of building construction guidelines to save the Capital region from landslide and other natural calamities.
Hope, considering the risk of live and properties, the new state government will pay attention to town planning and take appropriate measures to save Itanagar, which is the mirror of the state.
Modi cabinet to have proper representation of NE states
Staff Reporter
ITANAGAR, May 19: With few days left for Narendra Modi to be sworn in as next prime
minister of India, hectic lobbying for cabinet berths has intensified among BJP leaders
and its coalition partners. There is growing sense of belief that NE states will
have healthy representation in Modi-
However sources indicated that nothing has been finalized yet and it will be upto Modi to pick his cabinet. Bharatiya Janata Party surprised everyone by winning 7 seven seats in Assam and one in Arunachal. Their alliance partner PA Sangma of National Peoples Party and Neiphiu Rio of Naga Peoples Front also won their respective seats. BJP wants to cash in the momentum and therefore is planning to give proper representation in Modi cabinet to the NE states.
[ Taba Ajum ]
ITANAGAR, May 19: Senior Congress leader Nabam Tuki was yesterday sworn-
Apart from tackling various burning problems plaguing state, Tuki needs to assert his leadership in his own party. Ever since the death of late CM Dorjee Khandu in a tragic chopper accident, state Congress has been witnessing serious internal wrangling. Though Congress doesn’t admit in public, many believe that Assembly election was held six months prior to actual schedule to avoid another round of dissidence by party MLAs. State is paying for the internal fight among Congress leaders. Every time dissidence movement starts, Congress MLAs book hotels and resorts at Delhi and stay back there for months. Many of these MLAs who are either minister or parliamentary secretary do not attain their offices up to months. This seriously hampers developmental activities.
It is time that state Congress leaders get some sense and stop playing with emotion of public. They need to understand that public has given them mandate for good governance and not to fool around. While some of the MLAs might have won election by throwing huge money but they need to understand that not every voters can be bought and therefore they should not take voters for granted. Already warning signal has been issued to Congress by voters as this time opposition parties made serious inroads into those seats considered to be Congress bastion. Many sitting ministers and parliamentary secretaries lost the election. There is sense of anxiety among public over the way state is being run by the politicians.
In recently concluded assembly election 1% voters exercised NOTA option which shows that increasingly there is growing disconnect between public and politicians. It is time all the newly elected 60 MLAs take this figure seriously and try to introspect why people of Arunachal have developed so much of hatred against politicians. Often it is said that politics is not bad and it is politicians who make it bad. Now the onus lies on politicians of state to make Arunachal politics good and win the heart of citizen. The people of state are watching, it’s over to you Netajis.
‘Modi-
Denhang Bosai
There are no two opinions about the fact that the Assembly elections in Arunachal
Pradesh had been a watershed in ways more than one. It also made a number of records
in the electoral history of the Himalayan state. Some pundits say that sending too
many uncontested candidates to the hallowed Assembly is not good for the health of
the fragile Democracy in the state. But we must also admit that the people are the
supreme in Democracy and we cannot act against their wishes. In this context 11 Congress
candidates were elected unopposed including the Chief Minister NabamTuki indicating
that in these 11 Constituencies the people were fully satisfied with the people-
The much-
Sadly, this time too only two women candidates could win indicating that our society
is still a man-
So, all in all this election has been a manifestation of Tuki’s political maturity
and acumen that will stand him in good stead in the long run. Tuki has, without an
iota of doubt, garnered all the accolades and praises, especially from the Congress
leadership in the centre because he could withstand the winds of change generated
by the ‘Modi factor’ across the country. It’s hoped that the Tuki-
Dr. YSR Foundation offers free education to few selected Arunachalee students
ITANAGAR, May 19: Dr YSR Foundation has expressed its willingness to offer few seats
to meritorious students of Arunachal Pradesh in some colleges in Hyderabad with free
accommodation (hostel) and tuition fees etc. This was stated by president of the
foundation Madhushudan Reddy before All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU)
general secretary Biru Nasi and Convener Tadar Kakum. The AAPSU leader duo recently
visited Hyderabad on invitation of Dr YSR Foundation, a non-
Reddy said that the tuition and hostel fees will be borne by the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and Ministry of Minority Affairs through scholarships for SC/ST/OBC /MOBC.
Nasi and Tadar visited some colleges, namely PIRM Engineering College, Bandari Srinivas Institute of Technology, MNR Group Of Institutions offering courses in B.Tech, (CSE, ECE,ME,CE,EEE), B.Pharma, M. Pharma, Pharma D, ANM, GNM, BSc Nursing, BPT etc.
Dr YSR Foundation have also submitted all the relevant documents of those institutes of higher education.
Nasi said that they will go ahead with the facility offered by the foundation only after proper verification of documents of those institutions they visited.
Sale counter of Research Publication to lure more tourists in Arunachal
KOLKATA, May 19: Much to the delight of the people eager to know more about the
Himalayan state of Arunachal Pradesh, a sale counter of Research Publication was
inaugurated today by Secretary, Civil Supplies, GoAP, Gamli Padu in an impressive
function at Arunachal Bhawan, Kolkata in presence of all staff stationed at Kolkata
and a number of visitors. Deputy Resident Commissioner, Kolkata, Bijoy Talukdar and
representative of Directorate of Research, R N Koley, Asstt Director (Culture) cum
in-
Speaking on the occasion, Padu lauded the initiative taken up by DRC, Kolkata and Directorate of Research, GoAP for opening the outlet to fulfil the needs of general public of West Bengal, particularly those who aim at making their next stop to Arunachal Pradesh.
“When 80 per cent of domestic tourists of the country and 90 per cent of domestic
tourists of Arunachal Pradesh are from West Bengal, it will be pertinent step to
make available the data and information through published books by the Directorate
of Research through this sales counter. It will also be beneficial to accelerate
non-
Meanwhile, Director of Research and pioneer archaeologist of the state, Dr Tage Tada, in an interaction, extended his gratitude to the Secretary Civil Supplies and DRC, Kolkata for taking pains to conduct the significant event. Further, he described the inauguration of sales counter of Research Publications at Kolkata as ‘great’ achievement of DRC office and Directorate of Research too.
Urgen Lama, Tourism Assistant and in-
Young Adi artist Padung honored
Correspondent
RUKSIN, May 19: Delong Yameng (Youth) Group of Rayang village in a simple but impressive function held in the village community hall honoured young and renowned Adi singer/artist Delong Padung for his outstanding contribution in the field of art & culture.
The youths organized a musical night as part of the Etor festival celebration where the young artiste’s musical journey was highlighted by displaying his audio/video CDs, including Adi feature films.
After opening the musical night, young and renowned Adi Film actor Ibrahim Pajing said that Padung has enlightened the Adi societies through his cultural activities. Describing music and film as parts of education, Pajing urged the youths to come forward and build career in this field.
Pajing, who is an Assistant Engineer in state PWD, spared enough time for promotion of traditional cultures of the tribal societies. He was optimistic that Padung will become a “music legend” in the future. He also released a number of audio CDs composed by Padung.
The inaugural programme of the cultural night started with lighting of lamp followed by colourful cultural presentation and screening of video albums and films.
Padung, who is a native of Rayang village in East Siang, has so far won a bagful of awards in the field of art and culture. His outstanding singing talent has earned him accolades from cultural enthusiasts and researchers. The folk songs composed by Padung depict many mythological aspects of tribal folklores associated with social evolution and civilization on this land.
Padung has dedicated his audio CD ‘Paknam Abo’ to the state’s chief minister Nabam Tuki honoring his able leadership.
His audio CD, ‘Lumi Gaayo’ that was released in Itanagar last year exposes age-
Tenshinkan Shotokan Karate team leaves for Nainital today
ITANAGAR, May 19: A nine-
The team will be leaving here for Nainital tomorrow.
The team: Boys Cadet (14-
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Seeds of marginalization being sown in Arunachal Pradesh
Dear Editor,
Through your esteemed daily, I would like to let out my gasp of discomfort and apprehension
at prospect of railway connectivity at Pasighat in East Siang district. Fear and
apprehension of unchecked influx into state has already been reflected with the introduction
of Naharlagun-
The hue and cry created by many organizations on need for effective implementation of inner line permit (ILP) in railway led to temporarily suspension of the train service. However this is not permanent solution to tackle the influx in our state.
The railways authority is undertaking survey on alignment for Murkongselek (Assam)-
Unlike Naharlagun, Pasighat is located on the bank of mighty Siang River just on the edge of Assam plain. Considering its plain landscape, the introduction of railway in Pasighat would be more vulnerable for indigenous people and their existence would be in threat from migrants. Since railway authority is not paying much concern about Inner Line Permit, the railway introduction in place like Pasighat would be like sowing seeds of marginalization. It is well known fact that negative impact of train would be far reaching.
Indeed Pasighat is more vulnerable since many of the illegal migrants sneak into its territory with the help of ferry in the Siang River during winter season. Railway will add more misery to people of Pasighat. I shudder to imagine that thousands and thousands of immigrants will come and settle which will annihilate our rich natural resources. In the process, we will be reduced to minority and state demographic will get new look.
People of Pasighat have bitter experience in late 70s and early 80s, as the large portion of Arunachal land was forcibly taken away by people from neighbouring state. Since then no attempt and effort were made by our state government to retrieve the lost land.
No doubt the proposed railways project has significance for economic and strategic boost in Arunachal Pradesh which would reduce the cost of living and will make easier for defense movement.
But after witnessing the lackadaisical attitude of the Railway authority and centre towards ILP issue in the state, we do not want railway in Arunachal at all. We do not want such communication line which would open flood gate of influx into already porous border and threaten the very existence of indigenous people in its own land.
Taking all those points into consideration, I would like to appeal to the state government, to scrape the MoU of proposed railway line in Pasighat and other places in Arunachal.
Yours
Tarak Gete
Pasighat, East Siang district.
Open flaunting of political loyalty by govt officers
Dear Editor,
With the elections coming to an end, we all are looking forward to a new innings of good governance. One distressing aspect as highlighted by many was open participation in electioneering process by government officers. What was really horrendous was the utter disdain shown by politically motivated officers towards their service/office. They were seen openly flaunting service rules without any fear or shame. (No wonder they are flourishing financially). This reflects failure of governance and is not conducive for democracy either. Government shouldn't turn a blind eye to such illegal acts as it will only breed corruption, abuse of the poor, sidelining of honest people and encourage criminals in usurping power.
Such nexus should be treated with an iron hand if we really want peace and development. Government officers should maintain dignity and sanctity of their office. Of course, they are free to participate and even contest but atleast have the courage and humility to resign first. It’s not difficult to name them but publishing and indulging in cheap talk will not help the cause. I believe we should work through proper channel and hope that unruly element gets deserving punishments. The picture is not completely dark as we do have honest and exemplary officers and leaders who deserve appreciation. We shouldn't allow good work done by them to be held hostage by thugs and incapable, corrupt leaders and officers. Development and democracy can only move in the right direction if the electorate is an informed one (then only they can make proper choices). They should blame themselves if their chosen one turns out to be a money sucking machine with no vision for the people maybe because of deficiency in education /knowledge( hope no reverse development occurs)or simply lack of will and sincerity. Lastly, congratulations to all winners. Hope we see changes for the better not worse.
Yours,
H Panggeng, Itanagar
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Tough days ahead for Congress party
Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Vice-
But Congress party has to understand that in order to win back the confidence of
people of India they need to do more serious introspection. The people will not vote
them back on the basis of drama being unfolded by their party president and vice-