Shillong: The Khasi Students Union starts a series of agitations this Wednesday. The move comes after the state government ignored a 15-day deadline to address a five-point charter of demands. KSU general secretary Reuben Najiar revealed the plan during a Monday public meeting at Laban Last Stop. He blasted the NPP-led MDA government for its inaction.
"We had given 15 days ultimatum. But the government continues to remain adamant," Najiar said. The group submitted these demands to Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on August 4. Union leaders plan to disclose the specific protest format on Tuesday and have called for public support.
The union demands the cancellation of the July 31 public hearing for the proposed Shree Cement project in East Jaintia Hills. They claim local authorities used excessive force during that session. The KSU wants direct action against the Deputy Commissioner, Superintendent of Police, and concerned Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board officials. They also continue to push for the Inner Line Permit and a firm stance against uranium mining.
Further demands target state labor and employment policies. The union wants immediate implementation of the 2016 Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act and the 2024 migrant workers law. They demand an end to personal interviews for Grade C and D positions. They also insist that government jobs remain strictly for residents of Meghalaya instead of general Indian citizens. Concerns also persist regarding recruitment processes at NEIGRIHMS.
Activists held meetings throughout Shillong on Monday. They have scheduled additional gatherings for Tuesday at Laitumkhrah Police Point, Karbom Mawprem, YMCA Mawkhar, and Iew Nongmensong to build momentum.
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