NGOs seek appointment with Shah

SHILLONG, JUL 7: A conglomeration of seven NGOs has sought a special appointment with the Union Home Minister Amit Shah for discussion on various issues which include the demand for implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) in the state.

A letter on this regard was submitted to the Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday.

The NGOs include the Federation of Khasi Jaiñtia and Garo People (FKJGP) Khasi students Union (KSU), Garo Students Union (GSU), Hynniewtrep National Youth Front (HNYF), Ri-Bhoi Youth Federation (RBYF), A’chik Youth Welfare Organization (AYWO) & Association for Democracy & Empowerment (ADE).

“(We) request you to make a special appointment with the Union Home Minister Amit Shah so that the prominent pressure groups of the state could get a chance to discuss issues like implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) and some important issues concerning the indigenous people of the state during his visit,” they said in the letter.

By Our Reporter