The Jaintia Students’ Union on Tuesday demanded immediate eviction of alleged illegal settlers in Lakroh, deletion of non‑citizens from voters’ lists, and urgent Inner Line Permit enforcement after four local residents were assaulted in Hawai Sutnga.
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma informed the Assembly on Wednesday that the government is examining a proposal to declare Meghalaya a protected/restricted area under the Immigration and Foreigners’ Act, 2025, before engaging with stakeholders.
A heated exchange erupted in the Assembly between Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma over the government's pursuit of Inner Line Permit (ILP) for the state.
The Conrad K Sangma-led MDA government has decided to invite all stakeholders including political parties and civil society organizations to discuss on its proposal for an ILP-like provision in the new Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025, aimed at addressing the issue of influx and illegal immigration
