Conrad to meet Garo groups in Tura tomorrow

SHILLONG, June 1: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma is scheduled to chair a meeting with a host of Garo Hills-based organisations in Tura on June 3 to discuss the burning topics of the roster system and the job reservation policy.
The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Tura Circuit House at 11.30 am.
Prominent organisations like GSU, Garoland State Movement Committee, Mothers Union of Tura, AHAM, ACHIK, All India Garo Union, ADE, A’chik Youth Welfare Organisation, Federation for A’chik Freedom, All A’chik Youth Federation, A’chik Organisation for Social Welfare, Niksamso Garo Community Organisation, FKJGP (Tura), Tura Garo Senior Citizens’ Forum and New Tura Development Forum are expected to attend the crucial meeting.
Law Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh told reporters that the CM has already met the stakeholders from Khasi-Jaintia Hills and he will now meet the stakeholders in Garo Hills on Saturday.
It may be mentioned that the state government had cancelled a meeting with pressure groups and other organisations scheduled on Wednesday after Garo Hills-based groups declined to attend the meeting in Shillong and demanded a meeting with the government in Tura.