Work Permit, ILP Issue: Pressure Mounts on Conrad Govt as Ally UDP too Speaks Up
First Published: 25th July, 2024 16:15 IST
"We cannot allow this kind of illegal influx into the state. This is very alarming for the state and the people of the state," said UDP Chief Metbah Lyngdoh
Pressure seems to be mounting on the Conrad Sangma-led Meghalaya government as after NGOs and pressure groups intensified their push for the implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) in the state, the United Democratic Party (UDP), an ally of the National People’s Party (NPP) in the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance, has now joined the chorus demanding measures like ILP to control the illegal influx of labourers into the state.
Efforts made by CM Sangma to pacify the pressure groups have failed so far. If remains to be seen what steps the CM and his government will take next.
Meanwhile, speaking to Northeast Live, UDP Chief Metbah Lyngdoh called for stricter enforcement of existing laws and regulations to address this issue of illegal influx into the state effectively. The issue of illegal influx has been a long-standing concern in the state.
“We cannot allow this kind of illegal influx into the state just in the name of liability. This is very alarming for the state and the people of the state. The government has in place some rules and guidelines to manage the entry and employment of labourers by companies and contractors. Despite that how companies, contractors or dealers are coming from outside the state? The government must ensure that the laid-down guidelines are followed strictly.”
“I feel priority should be given to the local labourers by the companies. But some jobs demand skilled professionals from outside. So companies should look for a balance so that the progress of the projects is not hampered,” Lyngdoh added.
Lyngdoh’s comments come in the wake of recent checks by the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) on the documents of labourers, which have disrupted infrastructure projects across Meghalaya. Pressure groups had put up check gates and checked documents of people entering the state.
With UDP speaking up on the issue, the pressure on the Meghalaya government to act decisively on the ILP issue has heightened, highlighting the growing demand for more robust immigration control mechanisms in the state.
Besides KSU and the Hynniewtrep A’chik National Movement (HANM), a prominent non-governmental organization, pressure groups such as Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP), Hynniewtrep National Youth Front (HNYF), Ri Bhoi Youth Federation (RBYF), Jaintia Students’ Union (JSU), Garo Students’ Union (GSU), Achik Youth Welfare Organization (AYWO) and Federation for Achik Freedom (FAF) have decided to go ahead with the checking of work permits of migrant labourers in the state who enter the state in search of work without valid documents despite Chief Minister Conrad Sangma urging them to refrain from doing so.
As least 10 FIRs have been filed against such illegal checks, the government said.
The pressure groups have decided to help the state government to implement the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act (MRSSA), 2016 by conducting checks against illegal migrants in the state.
Also Watch
COMMENTS
![](assets/images/article/fb.jpg)
TOPMOST STORY NOW
![Banner](https://northeastlive.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-7.png)
Live Kuki-Zos Protest Removal of Assam Rifles, Plans Mass Agitations from Tomorrow
07th September 2024![Banner](https://northeastlive.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-6.png)
Live Manipur Violence: CM Biren Singh Holds 2 Cabinet Meets in Less Than 24 Hours, Meets Governor Acharya
07th September 2024![Banner](https://northeastlive.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-5.png)
Live SDF Leader Tshering Wangdi To Quit Party Soon, Will Join SKM
07th September 2024![Banner](https://northeastlive.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-4.png)
Live Tripura: Woman Stripped and Assaulted by Locals after Husband Commits Suicide
07th September 2024WE RECOMMEND
![Banner](https://northeastlive.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/2024/09/car-insider.jpg)
Meghalaya Police Collects Rs 13.35 Lakh in Fines Amid Crack Down on Black Films and Tinted Glass
Only Ministers and MLAs are allowed to use these films, and that too, only on one of their vehicles, said East Khasi Hills District Superintendent of Police, Sylvester.
06th September 2024![Banner](https://northeastlive.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/2024/09/hd-lipika.jpg)
Meghalaya: Dy CM Sniawbhalang Dhar Slaps Rs 100 Cr Defamation Notice on Meghalaya Cong President Vincent Pala
Pala has been asked to issue an irrevocable public apology to Dhar for making misleading and politically motivated statements against Dhar.
05th September 2024![Banner](https://northeastlive.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-38.png)
Meghalaya Electricity Corporation Registers Rs 350 Cr Loss Annually, Government to Review Operations
CM Sangma said that the state government is actively exploring all available options to address the financial challenges of MeCL.
05th September 2024![Banner](https://northeastlive.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-60.png)
Assam-Meghalaya border talks to resume next month: Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday informed that the second phase of border talks for resolving the border dispute in the remaining six areas between Meghalaya and Assam is likely to resume next month (October). Speaking to media, CM Sangma revealed that he had discussed the matter with the Assam Chief Minister Himanta […]
05th September 2024![Banner](https://northeastlive.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-59.png)
Assam-Meghalaya govts to form joint committee to examine USTM students issue
The Meghalaya and Assam governments have decided to form a joint committee to address various issues related to the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM). The development comes in the wake of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma making a controversial remark suggesting that graduates from USTM might be barred from appearing in recruitment […]
05th September 2024