Shillong: The Khasi Hills Bazar Bus Association is digging in. Members refuse to vacate the Mawlonghat bus stand despite a state government order forcing them to move to a parking area opposite the Anjalee Cinema Hall by November 12. This hub has served commuters, farmers, and traders for over fifty years.
Kyrshan Rynjah, the association secretary, claims the state ignored bus operators during the planning process. He argues the move destroys a vital transport link to Iewduh market, harming the local food supply chain. Rynjah points out that the government labels older markets as heritage sites and wonders why the bus stand deserves different treatment.
“This would sever a decades-old link between the buses, which have served the people for generations, and Iewduh,” Rynjah said. The group is demanding a sit-down meeting to resolve the dispute through dialogue rather than coercion.
The association is firm. They will stay put past the November 12 deadline. Rynjah warned the government that using force to clear the site will trigger a public response.
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