Speaking to reporters, AAPSU general secretary Ritum Tali said, "The Jagadguru's team didn't obtain NOC from the District administration but still without any directives, they landed at Hollongi airport. We condemn Jagadguru statement."
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday said the decision on whether to grant permission for holding any rally is totally with the administrative level and not with the chief minister's level
Responding to the request by the Hindu group to organize a rally in support of declaring the cow as the "mother of India", Ampareen said Meghalaya has its own distinct culture and external influences should not be imposed on it.