Governor Phagu Chauhan Friday said the government once again reiterates that it is open to talks with the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) within the Indian's constitutional framework and in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Speaking to reporters, Tynsong said, “Therefore, we are still inviting them (HNLC) on behalf of the state government to please not discontinue the peace talks.”
Shillong, Feb 9: Meghalaya a•dokni Skotong Minister Conrad K Sangma, Ministry of Affairs (MHA), Govt. of India-ni dakgimin niamrangko ja•rikna namnikgenchimode sorkarini gita Hynniewtrep...
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma today said that the government is ready to continue the tripartite talks with the outfit Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC).
Taking to Facebook, HNLC General Secretary cum publicity secretary, Saiñkupar Nongtraw wrote that the HNLC accepted the proposal of the Deputy Chief Minister to meet but the venue will be set up by the Council.
CM Sangma on Wednesday said the government is still open for talks with the outfit but there remains complexity in granting amnesty to the HNLC cadres, stressing that some of the cases are heinous in nature.
Cabinet Minister and Government spokesperson Paul Lyngdoh on Wednesday said that the government do not see the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) as an “enemy”.
According to the Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home, Prestone Tynsong, the government is ready to meet the top leaders of the HNLC at their “preferred location” to take forward and ensure the peace talks have a positive conclusion.
