A delegation of ministers from Meghalaya and Mizoram led by Chief Ministers Conrad Sangma and Pu Zoramthanga respectively on Friday met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh seeking “reconsideration” of the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill.
“My
Mizoram counterpart Zoramthanga and I had a detailed discussion with
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to express the concerns and
dissatisfaction of the people of Northeast against the bill,” said Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma.
Conrad
briefed the Union Minister that all the six coalition partners
including UDP, BJP, HSPDP, PDF, NCP and Independents were of the view
that the bill will disturb the social fabric of Meghalaya and the North
East by posing serious law and order problem in the region.
“The
Citizenship Amendment Bill will affect North East to a large extent.
The bill is against the spirit of the people of North East as this will
have serious repercussions and will create law and order problems in the
region,” said the Chief Minister.
When enquired about the Government’s plan if the Centre decides to go
ahead with the bill, Conrad said “We will take a call when the time
comes. We are still in discussion with them, so I think it will not be a
correct time to comment on that.”
Furthermore, the Meghalaya CM
told the media that all the Chief Minister’s of Northeast should come
together to express their concerns on the issue and stand in unity
before the central leadership for the welfare of the entire Northeastern
region.
Meanwhile, Mizoram CM, Zoramthanga said there should not be any dilution of the 64-year old Citizenship Act.
“It (amendments) should not be there. Let it be as it is. Let is not be amended as it is proposed. That’s what we want,” Zoramthanga told reporters here today.
“It (amendments) should not be there. Let it be as it is. Let is not be amended as it is proposed. That’s what we want,” Zoramthanga told reporters here today.
Source: TNT-The North East Today
