Friday, July 11, 2025
spot_img

Centre against participation of non-tribals in council polls

Date:

Share post:

spot_imgspot_img

SHILLONG: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram on Monday said Meghalaya government will have to formulate a law barring non-tribals taking part in district council polls.
Oram, who is on a two-day visit to the state, said non-tribals should not be allowed to vote in district council election and added “the State Government will have to take a decision on the matter”.
The Union minister’s statement assumes significance in view of the recent protest against participation of non-tribals in the GHADC polls held on Monday.  Oram visited three remote project sites where the Tribal Affairs Ministry is providing funds in East Khasi Hills district.
He also visited Ramkrishana Mission, Seng Khasi School. He also  visited the  Nongkrem youth development centre .

spot_imgspot_img

Related articles

Assam Governor assesses Karbi Anglong law and order situation

GUWAHATI, July 11: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Friday chaired a review meeting with security agencies at Taralangso...

Sitharaman holds discussion with Meghalaya Governor on state’s issues

  Shillong, July 11: The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, paid a visit to Raj...

92 Meghalaya border villages under Vibrant Village Programme

Shillong, July 11: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday announced that 92 border villages in Meghalaya have...

22 Maoists, including eight females, surrender in Chhattisgarh

Raipur, July 11: In a significant development in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, 22 Maoists laid down their arms on...