Amit Shah Reassures Meghalaya of "Securing" Tribal Rights from CAA

Shillong, February 21, 2020:

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reassured Meghalaya of protecting tribal rights and informed that the central government is examining the state’s resolution to implement the Inner Line Permit (ILP).

On Thursday, delegates of Meghalaya state government, led by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, met Amit Shah to discuss the status of the Centre on CAA and protection of the indigenous people of the state.

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“MDA partners today met Union Home Minister Amit Shah ji to urge GoI to implement ILP in the State. The Hon’ble Minister has assured that GoI is examining the matter,” said Conrad.

He further informed that the Centre reassured protection and said that it would never allow dilution of tribal rights. “The Constitution of India has different provisions to protect the rights of the tribals and Govt of India will never allow those rights to be diluted in any ways. If there are any measures that would tantamount to encroachment on the tribal rights, the Govt of India will work in coordination with Meghalaya to safeguard the interest of the people. In every possible way the central Govt will always ensure that tribal rights are protected,” the Chief Minister said quoting assurance from the Hon’ble Home Minister.

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The delegation also comprised of Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, Sports Minister Banteidor Lyngdoh, Urban Affairs Minister Hamletson Dohling, Chairman of Meghalaya Planning Board Lambor Malgniang, MLA Nujorki Sungoh (UDP), Govt Chief Whip Marcuise Mark (NPP), HSPDP representative Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar and KHNAM representative Adelbert Nongrum.

Apart from ILP, different pressing issues of the state including development, especially of border areas and improvement of the overall inland security were also discussed during the meeting.

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