The state of Meghalaya is grieving the untimely demise of Syed Md. A. Razi, IRTS, Principal Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, who passed away in Uzbekistan during a personal trip. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma expressed his sorrow, calling it "a very unfortunate and very sad" event.
Speaking to Hub News, he expressed his optimism on the turnout. He said that he has relieved his security, driver and team to enable them to cast their votes.
The voting for the first phase of 18th Lok Sabha election has begun in 102 constituencies across India at 7 am. The voting will be held upto 4 pm today.
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday said the state government cannot exempt traditional small-scale mining of sand, stones etc without any quarry permit or lease being granted.
