Ten groups give Meghalaya government 30-day ultimatum on anti-influx measures
Social organisations have petitioned Chief Minister Conrad Sangma to implement existing laws to protect the state's indigenous communities.
Ten pressure groups and civil society organisations in Meghalaya have issued a 30-day ultimatum to Chief Minister Conrad Sangma to implement anti-influx measures in the state, according to the Meghalaya Monitor.
The groups, including the Federation of Khasi Jaiñtia and Garo People (FKJGP) and the Hynñiewtrep National Youth Front (HNYF), submitted a petition on Tuesday, November 3.
The organisations are seeking clarification on why the state government has not implemented the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act (MRSSA) 2016, the Meghalaya Identification Registration (Safety & Security) of Migrant Workers Act 2020, and the Meghalaya Benami Transactions Prohibition and Detection Act.
The petition also mentions concerns regarding entry and exit points, as well as inter-state and international boundary issues.
The joint social organisations expressed concern over the slow progress of the government in implementing laws meant to protect indigenous communities, such as the Khasi, Jaiñtia, and Garo people, from outsiders.
The groups stated that if the state government does not implement the existing laws within 30 days, they will launch a public agitation.