GH group wants implementation of Job Reservation Policy sans changes
TURA, Apr 21: Extending its support to groups from Garo Hills, who are against the review of the Job Reservation Policy and the Roster System, the All Garo Hills Trained Electricians’ Association on Friday urged Chief Minister Conrad Sangma to implement the JRP without making any changes. The association expressed its support to the groups in an appeal addressed to Chief Minister Conrad Sangma. “We condemn the ongoing protest demanding its review by groups and political parties in Khasi Hills. We will continue to lend support to our brothers in Garo Hills and organise a joint movement in Garo Hills if it continues,” it said. The association has also decided to submit a memorandum to the Meghalaya Governor on the issue.
Demand for removal of entry gate at Khanduli village
JOWAI, April 21: The Joint Action Committee Nartiang Khanduli (JACNK) on Friday demanded of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) to remove the entry gate, which was set up at Khanduli a few days ago. The demand was made after the JACNK, led by Waheh Shnong of Moodop-Nartiang, Damonmi Dkhar, had gone to inspect Khanduli village. Dkhar said the KAAC had erected the entry gate to illegally collect taxes since Khanduli is a part of Meghalaya. According to him, this has not only led to the harassment of the locals but has also affected their livelihood. Alleging that the KAAC has started to collect taxes from the commercial vehicles and tourist taxis, Dkhar questioned the claim of the Deputy Commissioner of Karbi Anglong that Khanduli falls under Assam.
Youths, elders join VPP in Amlarem
JOWAI, April 21: A large number of youths and elders joined the Voice of the People Party (VPP) during an enrolment drive at Amlarem Enowel Hall on Friday. Following the enrolment drive, a meeting was also held, which was aimed at electing members of the party in Amlarem constituency and to felicitate those who had joined the party earlier. VPP president and Nongkrem MLA, Ardent Basaiawmoit, along with other party leaders and party workers, were also present at the meeting. Speaking at the gathering, Basaiawmoit said the VPP is aiming to set up its candidates from Amlarem area in the coming District Council Election and also in the next legislative assembly election. “We have decided to set our own party candidate for the next year’s parliamentary election and we are strongly confident that we are going to win,” Basaiawmoit said. He urged the people of Amlarem to support the party so that clean and good governance would come to the state. Meanwhile, Jamshaphrang Pohtam has been elected as the president of the VPP’s Amlarem Block, Isack Shylla as the vice president, Rijied Lamin as the general secretary.