Meghalaya ramps up vigil along inter-state border in Tripura

The Meghalaya government has intensified its vigil along the inter-state border with Assam following the eviction of illegal immigrants in that neighbouring state.
“All entry checkpoints to the State have been further strengthened. We have increased manpower — not less than double or triple — to ensure 24/7 checking on the movement of people,” Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home, Prestone Tynsong said.
On the growing demand for implementation of the ILP to curb the influx problem, he said the government is currently examining whether to revisit the existing Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act, 2016 (MRSSA) or to introduce a new comprehensive Bill. On the issue of migrant workers entering the state, the Deputy Chief Minister said strict instructions had been issued to all government departments and private contractors to ensure proper documentation for interstate workers.
“The infiltration branch has been directed to verify whether workers have the required documents. This practice is ongoing and must be carried out strictly,” Tynsong stated.
Hitting back at Leader of Opposition and Trinamool Congress leader, Dr. Mukul Sangma’s charge against the state government of “lying” related to the implementation of ILP, the Deputy Chief Minister said, “We are the only government that passed a resolution demanding ILP from the Centre. During Mukul’s tenure, ILP was never even considered. For us, ILP is in our brain, in our blood.”
“We have met central leaders no less than 10–15 times every year. The matter is under serious consideration—both the ILP and the inclusion of Khasi and Garo languages in the Eighth Schedule. Eventually, the Centre must either approve it or communicate clearly if they won’t. But let me assure you — we are not lying, and we are not sitting idle,” Tynsong further clarified.