Shillong, June 24: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma today said he will meet with the US Ambassador to address the recent travel advisory that “incorrectly” linked Meghalaya and other northeastern states to terrorism and violence, and seek its immediate rectification.
He said the meeting will be arranged through the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Home Affairs to inform them that the notification is “absolutely incorrect” and request a revision.
“I hope they will be satisfied with that explanation and, with support and necessary coordination with the MEA, we should be able to rectify the wrong notification,” he said.
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Sangma asserted that Meghalaya is absolutely safe and this has been clearly proven.
He also expressed disappointment with some sections of the media for asking questions that he believes are irrelevant and perpetuate negative stereotypes about the state’s safety. Responding to a question on the issue, Sangma said, “You doubt that Meghalaya is safe that you are asking me that question. It is sad that even some media today feel and talk and ask questions like that.”
Sangma urged the media to act as advocates for the state rather than amplify negative narratives.
(Newmai News Network)