Shillong: The Meghalaya government intends to use the 73rd North Eastern Council plenary session in Shillong to lobby Union Home Minister Amit Shah on several pending state priorities. Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong confirmed that officials will seek to discuss the implementation of the Inner Line Permit and the inclusion of the Khasi and Garo languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
The state assembly has already passed formal resolutions for both demands. Tynsong stated that the government remains committed to these issues and will present them to Shah if an opportunity arises during his visit for the council gathering. The event, which brings together regional leaders, is set to address broad developmental and security concerns across the Northeast.
Tynsong noted that regional security matters, such as the unfenced sections of the border between India and Bangladesh, could also be addressed during the meetings. He explained that these security and development topics remain vital to the government's agenda.
Regarding the controversial railway expansion project, Tynsong rejected claims that the state government opposes infrastructure growth. He clarified that the administration wants to ensure all stakeholders are included in the process, noting that residents link the success of such projects to the implementation of the Inner Line Permit. The government maintains that the permit acts as a necessary safeguard for indigenous interests, and they believe these identity concerns must be resolved to secure public support for infrastructure development.
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