Meghalaya teachers protest: AL Hek demands HM Rymbui’s resignation on moral grounds
First Published: 7th October, 2022 18:20 IST
BJP MLA AL Hek today demanded that home minister Lahkmen Rymbui must step down in the wake of the ongoing teachers protest. Besides, Hek also condemned the police action on
Has the issue of the ongoing protest by contractual teachers in Meghalaya turned political? It all started after BJP MLA AL Hek today lashed out and demanded that home minister Lahkmen Rymbui must step down on moral grounds. Hek’s reaction comes a day after the Meghalaya police resorted to lathi charge and firing tear gas shells against the agitating teachers. The BJP leader strongly condemned the action of the Meghalaya police against the agitating members of the Meghalaya Government Lower Primary School Contractual Teachers’ Association and termed it as inhumane.
The teachers have been camping for a month in front of the Civil Hospital demanding their reinstatement.
Meanwhile, Home Minister Lahkmen Rymbui has made will amply clear that he will not resign from his post. Rymbui’s statement comes soon after BJP MLA AL Hek demanded that the home minister must step down. It may be mentioned that Lahkmen Rymbui is also facing the heat from within his party UDP with a section of leaders demanding his resignation.
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Centre to Implement 100% of BTR Peace Accord Conditions Within Two Years: Amit Shah
16th March 2025
Live Tripura BJP will contest TTAADC village committee polls in alliance with TMP, IPFT: Rajib Bhattacharjee
16th March 2025
Live Saira Rahman wishes AR Rahman speedy recovery, says “not officially divorced” yet
16th March 2025
Live Mizoram: NGO Coordination Committee Urges Amit Shah to Improve Lengpui Airport’s Infrastructure
16th March 2025
WE RECOMMEND
NEHU Staff and Students Demand Salary Suspension for VC, Registrar, and Deputy Registrar
The associations argued that Prof. Shukla, Omkar Singh, and Amit Gupta have exhausted all their earned leave.
16th March 2025
Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma Re-elected National President of NPP
Meghalaya CM NPP President: Conrad K Sangma announced that the members of the National Committee 2025-28 will be announced shortly.
15th March 2025
Sky Train to Beat Shillong Traffic?
Sky Train to Beat Shillong Traffic? As the government considers a Skywalk, the demand for a more efficient alternative has gained momentum.
15th March 2025
Northeast to Become India’s Next Saffron Hub, NECTAR to Lead Agri-Tech Revolution: Dr. Jitendra Singh
Jitendra Singh said that the Northeast will be a crucial driver of India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047
14th March 2025
Byrnihat Declared World’s Most Polluted Place: Meghalaya CM Calls for Joint Action with Assam
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has called for joint action with Assam to tackle the alarming pollution levels in Byrnihat.
13th March 2025