Meghalaya CM urges HNLC to shun violence

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJuly 16, 2021

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday asked the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) to shun the path of violence and lay down their arms in order to pave the way for peace talks.

Addressing media persons, Sangma informed that efforts are on to discuss the matter related to the peace talks with the outfit.

“This discussion has been going on. We have been discussing at official and unofficial level with the Government of India,” he said.

The Chief Minister however said that there is a process and procedure that has to be followed and the most important part of it is “that they have to shun violence and lay down their arms”.

“…obviously whatever discussion that is taking place should be within the constitutional framework of the country – these are few basic things that need to be done,” he further stated.