Sometimes some good emerges from evil. Attack on five non-tribal boys who were playing basketball at Lawsohtun,Shillong,by a masked gang of 20-apparently all tribals-has brought forth strident criticism from prominent tribal citizens like Ms Patricia Mukhim and Albert Thyrniang.
The FIR lodged by the Lawsohtung Dorbar Shnong against Ms Mukhim appears to be quite out or order. The Norms of Journalistic Conduct of the Press Council of India,2010,Part D,lay down a complete procedure for breach of conduct. Recourse should have had to these provisions.
Be that as it may,I have discussed this matter at length with the CM who is quite seized of the seriousness of the matter and has assured me of appropriate action. I have also tried to impress upon him that non-tribals in Shillong are a beleaguered lot and it is the duty of the
State government to restore their morale; that NOBODY IS AN 'OUTSIDER' in this state; that all citizens have equal rights here except to the extent abridged by competent legislation; that sovereign functions of the state like policing,taxation,etc. cannot be outsourced to NGOs;
that NGOs cannot also be permitted to usurp such sovereign functions. I also told him that I will not consider myself a Governor worth the name if I cannot assure non-tribals of their rights.
The CM has agreed with me completely and assured me he will do his best to restore
The CM has agreed with me completely and assured me he will do his best to restore
the morale and status of non-tribals in the state. I hv great faith in him.
I have also noted that Indian citizens from other states have begun to take an interest in the tribal/non-tribal relations in Meghalaya.
Meanwhile Union Ministry of Home Affairs has been kept in the loop.
I have also noted that Indian citizens from other states have begun to take an interest in the tribal/non-tribal relations in Meghalaya.
Meanwhile Union Ministry of Home Affairs has been kept in the loop.
