HT Bureau
DIPHU, May 31: Undeterred by continuous rainfall and inclement weather, residents of Chinthong turned out in large numbers to attend a mass joining programme organised by the BJP Chinthong Mandal Committee at Rongmadu playground in West Karbi Anglong on Friday.
Over 1,000 individuals from various political backgrounds—including the All Party Hill Leaders Conference (APHLC), Autonomous State Demand Committee (ASDC), and the Congress—formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during the event.
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Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) Chief Executive Member (CEM), Tuliram Ronghang, attended the programme as chief guest.
In his address, Ronghang reaffirmed his commitment to prioritise the development of Chinthong constituency.
He appealed to the people to maintain their support and cooperation with the government in order to fully benefit from welfare schemes, including housing, ration cards, and healthcare services.
He further assured that areas still lacking electricity connectivity would be addressed soon.
Expressing gratitude for the warm reception, Ronghang thanked the locals for honouring him with organic rice, vegetables, and a traditional shawl, saying he would always remember their affection and support.
Deputy Chairman of KAAC and local Member of the Autonomous Council (MAC), Avijit Kro, welcomed the new members to the party, emphasising that support for the ruling government was essential for bringing meaningful development to the region.
Highlighting achievements made in the past three years, Kro pointed to improvements in roads, education, electricity, and healthcare infrastructure in Chinthong.
Criticising APHLC president JI Kathar, Kro said, “I have worked with JI Kathar. If you invite him as a chief guest, he expects to be paid. APHLC has no government and cannot bring development—there is no use supporting such a party.”
Member of Parliament (MP) Amarsing Tisso was also present at the event.
Earlier in the day, CEM Ronghang inaugurated the Umlapher Town Committee office and laid the foundation stone for a traditional entrance gate at Chinthong Amri Government Model Degree College.
He also inspected the ongoing construction of the college campus at Langhonjar, near the Assam-Meghalaya border.
The new college infrastructure will include 31 classrooms, four lifts, two canteens, a mini indoor stadium, a conference hall, a swimming pool, and separate hostels for boys and girls with a capacity of 300 each.
