ACHIK urges CM to hold dialogue on winter capital, backlog policy at mini secretariat

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJuly 23, 2023

The Achik Conscious Holistically Integrated Krima (ACHIK) on Sunday requested the chief minister Conrad K Sangma to hold the negotiation for winter capital and backlog policy at the mini secretariat and not circuit house. 

In a statement, ACHIK spokesperson and former MPS and MCS officer Labenn Ch Marak said, “We believe that decisions concerning the Winter Capital and Backlog policy should be made with the active involvement of the people who will be directly affected by these policies. This is our genuine demand to fulfill the agreement  made by the founding fathers. We have been fasting for 13 days and we will continue unless we receive positive statement. We should be the one who should be speaking with CM not other representatives who are not part of the Hunger Strike. The Mini-Secretariat provides a neutral and public space for us to express our concerns and suggestions openly.”   

He said that the winter capital policy, in particular, has been a longstanding issue, with communities experiencing disparities in resource allocation during the winter season. 

“ACHIK’s appeal to the Chief Minister highlights the need for a comprehensive and region-specific approach to ensure that all citizens receive adequate resources and support during this challenging period,”Marak said.

He added, “Moreover, the pending Backlog policy has been a cause of frustration for the residents, as numerous departmental jobs had been lost due to the failure of the state job reservation policy.”

The spokesperson said that ACHIK’s proposal to hold negotiations at the Mini-Secretariat aims to expedite discussions and foster a sense of urgency in addressing these crucial concerns.   

He also expressed confidence that the government will respond positively and prioritize an open and inclusive dialogue at the mini secretariat.