CM to hold all party meet over law and order situation on March 11

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaMarch 9, 2020

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma will convene an all party meeting to discuss the law and order situation in the state on March 11. 

Sources said that notices have been issued to the different political parties requesting them to attend the meeting to be held at the Secretariat. 

The decision was also taken after the Leader of Opposition Dr Mukul Sangma had recently asked the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government to hold an all party meeting for coming out with a collective solution on the matter. 

It may be mentioned here that Shillong city has witnessed violent incidents after members of the Khasi Students Union (KSU) were attacked by a group at Ichamati on February 28 which led to the death of its member, Lurshai Hynñiewta. 

Stabbing incidents were also reported in Shillong which led to the death of one trader, and a number of people injured. 

Earlier, the chief minister had informed that he has decided to call the meeting based on the request of many political parties. He had also appeal to all political parties and stakeholders to work together to restore normalcy, peace and harmony in the state. 

Meanwhile, sources also informed that the CM would also meet members of the NGOs and other stakeholders on Wednesday.