Shillong: Traders at the Mawlonghat Bus Stand closed their doors on Thursday. They want to stop the government from moving the facility. The relocation threatens their survival. These shops rely on the constant flow of passengers from buses traveling across Meghalaya.
Mike Pakyntein acts as the voice for the local shopkeepers. He claims the move will crush the income of many families who count on the daily crowd. During the protest, Pakyntein took aim at state leadership. He said, "shifting the bus stand would directly hit the income of several families who rely on the daily footfall."
Pakyntein also blasted officials for traveling to the United Kingdom. He feels they ignore the problems of local people. The traders are holding off on further protests. They will wait for a response from the government before picking their next move.
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