GSU against govt’s move

TURA, June 4: Amid a torrent of opposition against the proposal of the state government to hand over MeECL’s performing assets — Shillong and Jowai distribution circles — to Rural Electrification Corporation Power Distribution Company Limited (RECPDCL), the GSU has also raised its voice against the move, saying it will never be accepted.  Terming the move by the MDA Government deliberate and hasty, especially when state youths are relying on the MeECL for future job prospects, the GSU said, “During the recent budget session, Power Minister James K Sangma had claimed that the Meghalaya Job Reservation Policy is not applicable for the appointment of casual workers in MeECL, and allowed appointment randomly only from the Khasi Hills. Now, leasing out the MePDCL will also ultimately deprive the overall job aspirants of the state.”
The union also urged all MLAs, organisations, civil societies and groups from Garo Hills to stand together against the move.