PDF to discuss imp issues ahead of Shah’s visit

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJuly 15, 2021

The People’s Democratic Front (PDF) will hold a meeting of the central executive council (CEC) on Friday, to discuss the various issues concerning the state including the delay of the Centre to implement the Inner Line Permit (ILP) in the state.

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, PDF chief and cabinet minister Banteidor Lyngdoh said, “We will be having a CEC meeting to decide on the issues to be raised before the Union home minister Amit Shah for the interest of the people of the state.”

Shah is scheduled to visit the state capital on July 24. He will be chairing a meeting with the Chief Ministers of the North East region and NESAC besides inaugurating some projects.

Asked, Lyngdoh said that the ILP will be one of the important issues to be discussed in the CEC tomorrow.

He however refused to comment on a query if it is high time for the Centre to make its stand clear on the ILP resolution passed by the State Legislative Assembly in 2019.

“I don’t want to comment anything (on this) but wait for Amit Shah to visit Shillong then will see as it depends on the discussion with him (when he will be meeting) cabinet ministers, NGOs and other stakeholders,” PDF chief said.

To another question, Lyngdoh said there is no infighting within the party and that it is functioning smoothly.