Meghalaya’s assembly session heard from CM Conrad K. Sangma that 817 local areas alongside 427 sub-areas are now officially logged under the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act, 2016. The process continues, marking a key step in local safeguarding.
Addressing an opposition motion, the CM affirmed the act’s emphasis on nonstop entrant documentation and oversight. He gave a firm commitment: ‘Surveillance of those arriving in the state proceeds unabated.’
His team’s 2018 takeover spurred creation of support hubs and border posts for seamless execution. A major hurdle emerged when the High Court invalidated parts of the legislation, stalling progress.
Sangma highlighted the enormity—7,000 villages demand coordinated efforts. ‘We succeed together; every stakeholder must contribute,’ he implored, targeting local bodies and leaders.
Revitalized drives show promising results in active zones, with expansion strategies in place for full coverage. As a bulwark against outsider influx anxieties, MRSSA embodies the government’s security priorities.
This legislative disclosure underscores a determined push forward, balancing court mandates with resident welfare in Meghalaya’s complex landscape.