Shillong: The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) has accused the political leaders of Meghalaya of failing to develop policies that would benefit the people over the past 50 years.
During an event commemorating the 188th death anniversary of Khasi freedom fighter U Tirot Sing Syiem, KSU president Lambokstarwell Marngar expressed disappointment in the leaders’ reliance on distributing schemes rather than implementing substantial policies.
Marngar said, “It is pretty sad that the so-called leaders, whom we elected, are happy just by distributing schemes to people. This is not enough. We need real policies.”
He further said that the state’s politicians should focus on their responsibilities rather than using VIP sirens. He also criticised the Meghalaya Board of School Education for its inability to make decisions, alleging that publication house owners influenced the board’s choices by offering a share of textbook sales.
He also stressed on the need to address pending issues such as the Inner Line Permit and the inclusion of the Khasi language in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, urging the state government to update the public on their status.
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Additionally, he expressed concern over the Centre’s implementation of laws, such as the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which could negatively impact indigenous communities, and called for opposition to such measures.
The KSU, along with other organisations, paid tribute to a statue of U Tirot Sing Syiem on his death anniversary. The members various pressure groups also attended the event.
Governor Phagu Chauhan and Chief Minister Conrad Sangma also paid homage to the Khasi freedom fighter, highlighting his significance as a symbol of resistance and unity.
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