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Lapang holds up a poster urging people to vote for Amit in Shillong
on Wednesday. Picture by Eastern Projections Shillong, Aug. 29: When he sang,
the nation applauded and his home state dropped communal differences to drum up
support for the voice that did it proud.
Meghalayas favourite Indian Idol 3 contestant, Amit Paul, will now don the
mantle of brand ambassador for the hill state.
Chief minister D.D. Lapang today announced that the government was finalising
Amit Paul as the Meghalaya brand ambassador for peace, communal harmony and
excellence.
I am very proud of Amit Paul and his success proves that music breaks
barriers of hatred. He has brought unity in diversity, Lapang said.
The Shillong Music Arts and Lovers Forum had earlier approached Lapang to
gather support for the young singer.
Today, Lapang convened a meeting attended by ministers Debora Marak, Zenith
Sangma, Nehlang Lyngdoh, chief secretary Ranjan Chatterjee, additional chief
secretary W.M.S. Pariat, additional directors-general of police Anil Pradhan
and B. Kezo and members of the arts forum where he promised all support to
help Paul bag the coveted crown.
The chief minister appealed to the residents of Meghalaya to vote for Amit to
brighten his chances for a shot at the title.
Calling Amit a symbol of communal harmony, Lapang said people from all
communities in the state have been voting for him. He also released posters of
the Northeasts newest pin-up boy during the meeting.
I had spoken to my counterpart in West Bengal to drum up support for Amit
Paul, said chief secretary Ranjan Chatterjee. West Bengal, however, has its
own candidate Prashant Tamang a constable with Calcutta Police. As Fridays
elimination round approaches, Amits fans and the government are making frantic
efforts to ensure that he gets sufficient votes to make him the frontrunner.
Lapang has also asked his ministers to speak to BSNL officials to reduce SMS
tariffs so that more people can send in their votes.
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