Holiram Terang to join LDP (Liberal Democratic Party) as State chairman

STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI: Veteran politician and former minister Holiram Terang has resigned as the president of ASDC (Autonomous State Demand Committee) to join LDP (Liberal Democratic Party). LDP State president Guna Gogoi has invited him to become the party's State chairman.

Terang has been active in politics in Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao since the days of the Assam Agitation (1979-85). He was elected MLA thrice: in 1985, 1991 and 1996, all from the Baithalangso Assembly constituency. He was a minister in the Prafulla Kumar Mahanta-led coalition government, and was allotted the Agriculture and Irrigation portfolios. He was also conferred with the Best Legislator Award for the year 1997.

On his decision to join LDP, Terang said, "Given the current political climate in the country and the State, it is essential for all non-BJP and non-Congress forces to come together and provide a regional alternative to the people. I have been associated with the political fight for an autonomous state in the hill districts for the last 35 years, and that will continue. But what is required at this moment is a grouping of all statewide parties, and I find LDP a well-suited platform to lead the fight for a new Assam. I am satisfied that LDP also believes in federalism and has already passed a political resolution in support of an autonomous state in the hill districts."

Welcoming Terang LDP State president Guna Gogoi said, "Holiram Terang is one of the senior most politicians in the Opposition ranks and a much-respected tribal leader. His joining our party would take us several steps ahead in realizing our vision of a new Assam."

While Holiram Terang would be the State Chairman, LDP founder Prodyut Bora would continue as national chairman of the Party, with a mandate to expand the party to other northeastern States.

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