Shillong: The Khasi Students' Union met with Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on October 26 to demand progress on five stalled issues. KSU general secretary Reuben A. Najiar led the delegation. They want immediate state government intervention regarding recruitment quotas at NEIGRIHMS.
The union expects the state to push for an 80:20 hiring ratio during the NEIGRIHMS Governing Council meeting this Tuesday. KSU previously pulled back its 2025 agitation after receiving promises of federal and state help. They have now contacted Shillong MP Saleng A. Sangma to pressure the Union Health Ministry for results. Focus is key.
The delegation slammed the state for dragging its feet on the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act. This law dates back to 2016. Najiar said the Chief Minister promised to move ahead with a facilitation centre in Umling, with an official inspection planned shortly. The KSU remains worried about silent district task forces and the failure to collect vital data on residents.
The group also brought up a scheduled public hearing for Shree Cement as a core concern. They intend to keep the pressure on until the government secures local jobs and better regulates migrant labor. Najiar stated, "The KSU would continue engaging with the state government to push for action on issues concerning employment opportunities for local residents, public safety and the regulation of migrant workers."
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