NPP says BJP should have brought issue to coordination panel before going public with councils’ affairs
Differences have reportedly cropped up within the BJP in Meghalaya over State unit president Ernest Mawrie’s accusation of financial irregularities in two tribal councils ruled by ally National People’s Party (NPP).
With two MLAs, the BJP is a minor constituent of the multi-party alliance government in the State headed by the NPP that also rules the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) and the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC).
A few days ago, Mr. Mawrie had gone hammer and tongs against the NPP, accusing it of large-scale embezzlement of funds in the two councils. He also took a swipe at NPP president and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma.
On Tuesday, the BJP issued a letter to Mr. Mawrie, asking him why he did not consult other leaders of…