SHILLONG, APR 19: NPP MP from Tura Agatha K Sangma on Friday said that the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government led by her party has been able to fulfill and deliver its promises made to the people.
Agatha Sangma casted her vote on Friday.
Speaking to the media, the sitting MP expressed happiness to see the large turnout of voters.
“Generally, in the Lok Sabha elections we don’t see a very large turnout in comparison to the assembly elections and this morning seeing this large number of people coming out to vote is a very positive sign and I would encourage our people to exercise this franchise and yes it is a wonderful sign and I am very grateful to the people for coming out and voting in large numbers,” she said.
Asked, Agatha said, “I think the core issue is obviously development when I say development it also includes employment, people want good infrastructure, they want the government to provide good infrastructure and provide job opportunities and I feel that this government has fulfil and delivered on these promises.”
The MP said, “This is a trend that has been happening for a very long time as you will always find that women are more aware and they take a lot of effort to come out and vote and I am very grateful that women take it as a very serious right and duty to come out and vote.”