HNLC peace talks delayed due to Manipur issue, says Prestone Tynsong

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJune 23, 2023

Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home Prestone Tynsong on Friday said that the formal peace talks with the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) will be held very soon.

Addressing media persons, Tynsong said, “It was supposed to complete maybe two-three rounds of talk but due to the problem in Manipur, Government of India could not take up this discussion but very soon discussion will take place.”

With regards to the relocation of the Sweepers’ Colony, Tynsong said that he is confident that a permanent solution will soon be achieved.

“Relating to this I will not say much as right now in the high court so please don’t ask me much as far as this issue is concerned but from the government and from their side we are very positive and I am very sure one day we will be able to come out that yes permanent solution has reached,” he said.