Shillong, Feb. 17 -- Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday said that people living along the India-Bangladesh border face numerous difficulties, and only a capable leader will be able to address their problems effectively.

Addressing an election rally in support of his National People's Party (NPP's) candidate Ethan Kharpuri for the upcoming Khasi Hill Autonomous District Council (KHADC) elections, Sangma said that "the KHADC election provides an opportunity for the people of the 11-Shella constituency to elect a leader who will serve as their voice and bridge the gap between them and the government.

"The MDC will not only represent them in the council but will also connect the people of Shella constituency with the ruling gov...