MLA Khashim ramps up campaign for upcoming polls
Source: Chronicle News Service / R Lester Makang

Ukhrul, February 21 2022: Chingai MLA Khashim Vashum is on the campaign trail soliciting public support for the upcoming state assembly elections.

As part of his campaign, Khashim held a public meeting at Mission Ground in Paorei village under Chingai assembly constituency on Monday.

MLA Khashim was joined by his Nagaland counterparts and NPF Campaign Committee members MLA Y Vikheho Swu and MLA Dr Chotisuh Sazo.

Addressing the gathering, MLA Khashim expressed his gratitude to the electorates of his constituency for giving him a landslide victory and defeating his rival by a wide margin of 9000 votes in the last election.

He solicited the same kind of public support in the coming elections, too, while stating that he still has development vision for construction of road from St Joseph College to Pfusero via Paorei village; Kharasom-Layi-Tadubi road in the north; another road to connect with Senapati district in the west and also the proposed Shangshak-Tengnoupal road which are under process.

He also said that funds for the construction of Ukhrul-Tadubi via Toloi road (NH-202) have been released and land acquisition is underway.

Khashim continued that he tried his best to address the common needs of the people during the last five years, while admitting, "I consider it as my own weakness not being able to fulfil the needs of every individual who had supported me".

The MLA said he has never betrayed his people concerning the interests of the tribals and the Naga political movement.

"I will continue to stand for what is right for the tribals and the Naga people," he emphasised.

On the circulation of rumour on the proposed delimitation, he clarified that he's committed to ensure that the delimitation exercise take place as per the wish of the people.

Khashim further informed that he has processed necessary documents and duly submitted them to the State Election Commission, while adding that anyone who wishes to get update on this regard may contact him personally instead of spreading rumour.

Canvassing the congregation for Khashim Vashum, Nagaland MLA Vikheho Swu said that seniority matters a lot in electoral politics.

"I request you to re-elect Vashum because new faces can't bring the development that the people want.

If you elect a fresh MLA, your situation will remain unchanged; rather it will go from bad to worse," he cautioned.

In the same vein, Dr Chotisuh Sazo urged the gathering to re-elect the party candidate in Chingai AC as NPF is the only political party that can salvage the future of the tribals and the Naga.

Swu continued that over the years, the party has been able to establish an emotional connection among the Nagas in the Northeast region.

Election Committee 2022 chairman and Ex MLA Samuel Risom; NPF MSU working president and Ukhrul in-charge Paul Muinao; NPF Ukhrul Division president Wungnaoshang A Shimray; NPF Chingai Unit president Vareishang Ingkhai also spoke during the campaign.

The campaign was also attended by ADC Ukhrul caretaker chairman Dr Yaronsho Ngalung; former ADC members Paothing Vashum, K Dickson, Thanchipem Jagoi, P Thuingahan and representatives of NPF Central Office, and others.

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