SHILLONG: Ethnic issues in the North East have prevented the Communist Party of India (CPI) from expanding its base in the region.
Informing this during a press conference here on Tuesday after a meeting of the party, CPI general secretary, S Sudhakar Reddy said the party cannot support every ethnic group in the region.
He also informed that the steps to be taken for the expansion of the party in the North East was discussed in the meeting wherein it was decided that a coordination committee would be constituted in order to identify the issues relating to the development of the region. The coordination committee will also take steps to strengthen the CPI in NE.
While admitting that the party has not been able to make its presence felt in Meghalaya, the senior CPI leader said that efforts are in place to try to revive the party in the State.
From checking infiltration to reigning in the “mafia operating in the coal trade”, the party adopted several resolutions during the meeting to urge the government to address these issues.
The party also expressed concern over the law and order situation in Garo Hills and the alleged nexus between militants and politicians.
