Lyngdoh not likely to contest Assy. elections

Shillong, May 8 (UNI) In a set back to the Congress in the run upto the Meghalaya assembly elections due for early next year, Higher and Technical Education Minister Robert Garnet Lyngdoh today hinted at not contesting the elections.

Mr Lyngdoh, the senior Congress leader, is 'disillusioned' over the manner of politics being practised in the state.

Asked about his decision, Mr Lyngdoh said the present trend of politics in the state is that of ''disruptive nature'' affecting the state and the people. The voice of the people is a cry in the wilderness and there is no role for the people. The tenet of democracy-for the people, by the people and of the people is being violated'', Mr Lyngdoh said.

Ruling out complete retirement from politics, he said ''It is not that I am giving up. I am not running away and I will complete this term. I want the people to take more responsibility in politics''.

Mr Lyngdoh, a former Home Minister, had contested and won the elections twice from Laitumkhrah constituency.

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