The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) on Saturday demanded Centre to immediately approve the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security (Amendment) Bill (MRSSAB), 2020 if it requires more time to examine the resolution passed by the State Assembly for implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) to check unabated influx and illegal immigration into the State of Meghalaya.

In a determined show of unity and resolve, the Hynniewtrep A’chik National Movement (HANM) organized a peaceful demonstration in New Delhi on Friday.

The Jaintia Students' Union (JSU) on Friday said only a handful of businessmen of Jaintia Hills support railway line in the region even as it argued that having railways may not necessarily bring down the prices of essential commodities.

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday said the State government is still looking at other regions of the State for implementation of the railway project.

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday said the government has sought an appointment with the Union Home Minister Amit Shah for discussion on the various issues including the Inner Line Permit (ILP).