Meghalaya Congress Chief Vincent Pala Rejects Resignation Rumours, Vows to Resist External Pressure

Shillong: Amid speculation about a potential leadership change within the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC), president Vincent H Pala has firmly dismissed calls for his resignation, asserting that he will not bow to external pressures.

Pala told reporters that he resolved to keep the Congress independent and free from the influence of political adversaries.

“Certain groups aligned with rival factions are pushing for my removal because I refuse to be swayed or bought,” Pala said.

He added, “As long as I lead, no external forces will dictate the Congress’s direction in Meghalaya.”

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Pala clarified that the party follows a structured internal process for leadership decisions, stating, “I will only act on instructions from the Congress high command.”

He dismissed rumours of an impending leadership shake-up, noting that no formal discussions regarding his exit have occurred within the party. “If every leader resigned after an election loss, the party would have no leadership left,” he quipped.

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Addressing speculations of a fallout with former MLA Pynshngain Syiem, Pala described him as a “valued colleague and ally.” He also outlined the party’s ongoing efforts to restructure its state unit and prepare for the upcoming Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections.

However, party insiders claimed about underlying tensions, with some senior leaders anonymously expressing the need for a leadership change to revitalise the Congress’s prospects in Meghalaya.

Reports indicated that the All India Congress Committee (AICC) has reportedly identified four potential candidates—two from Khasi-Jaintia Hills and two from Garo Hills—as possible replacements for Pala, fueling discussions about the party’s future direction.