Shillong : The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Meghalaya Government, warning of a statewide agitation if several long-pending demands are not addressed within the stipulated time.
In a letter submitted to Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, the Union accused the government of delaying key issues despite repeated discussions and alleged that the administration had adopted “totalitarian and dictatorial” methods in East Jaintia Hills.
KSU Demands Cancellation of Shree Cement Public Hearing
The Union strongly criticised the July 31 public hearing on the proposed Shree Cement project in East Jaintia Hills, alleging that the district administration, police and the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) acted in favour of the company.
KSU claimed that opponents of the project were prevented from attending the hearing and referred to incidents including the use of tear gas, road excavation at Ladtonseng, stone pelting, damaged vehicles and injuries. It also alleged that repeated calls to district officials and police authorities went unanswered.
The Union has demanded that the public hearing be cancelled and disciplinary action be initiated against the Deputy Commissioner, Superintendent of Police and concerned MSPCB officials.
Immediate Implementation of MRSSA and Migrant Workers Act
KSU criticised Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong’s recent remarks on the implementation of the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act (MRSSA), 2016, alleging that the government has deliberately delayed enforcing the law despite land and funds already being available for facilitation centres.
The Union demanded immediate implementation of MRSSA, with Dorbar Shnongs entrusted to verify tenants and the government providing weekly progress reports.
It also sought immediate enforcement of the 2024 amendments to the Meghalaya Identification, Registration (Safety and Security) of Migrant Workers Act, stating that the delay was contributing to unchecked influx into the state.
NEIGRIHMS, Recruitment Reforms and Uranium Mining
The Union said assurances made during its 2025 protest over nursing staff ratios and tribal reservation at NEIGRIHMS remain unfulfilled and urged the state government to pursue the matter with the Centre.
KSU also demanded recruitment reforms, including the abolition of interviews for Grade B non-gazetted, Grade C and Grade D posts in line with DoPT guidelines. It further opposed Meghalaya Public Service Commission advertisements open to “genuine residents of India” and called for government jobs to be reserved exclusively for Meghalaya residents.
Additionally, the Union reminded the government of its earlier commitment to adopt a resolution opposing uranium mining in the state.
KSU warned that it would launch statewide protests if the government fails to act on its demands within the 15-day deadline.