MLA Sanbor Shullai moves CM Conrad K Sangm for implementation of ILP

A REPORTER

SHILLONG: BJP MLA from South Shillong, Sanbor Shullai has requested Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma to lead an all-party delegation to Delhi for demanding the Centre to immediately implement the Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Meghalaya.

"If the Chief Minister can lead an all-party delegation, I feel that will add more weight to our demand as all the 60 legislators are duty bound to pursue the issue by meeting the Prime Minister and Union Home Minister," Shullai said.

His statement came in the wake of the growing demand from the anti-influx groups that all 60 legislators should aggressively pursue the demand for implementation of ILP in Delhi.

Welcoming their suggestion, Shullai said, "It is a good suggestion. I also feel that all the three MPs of the State should also join hands with the 60 legislators to ensure that this long pending aspiration of the people of Meghalaya is fulfilled." "I have also discussed with the Chief Minister on the need to call for an all party meeting on this regard. It will be good if he call a meeting next month," the BJP MLA said.

"I agree with the NGOs as elected representatives, our duty is not only to sit in the chair but to take up issues concerning the State and its people and that going to Delhi should not only end up in seeking Central schemes," he stated.

Stating that it is the right for indigenous tribes to demand ILP, Shullai said the Centre has given ILP to other States in the North East region.

"However what concerns me as a legislator is that while the Centre has given ILP to Manipur but is delaying to implement it in Meghalaya," he said.

In view of this, Shullai informed that he has decided to personally follow up on this issue during his visit to the national capital next month.

"As a party MLA, I will follow up on this issue and ensure the Centre should give a clear cut reason whether they will consider the proposal or not," he added. 

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