Shillong, Jan 22: A delegation of BJP leaders led by Cabinet Minister Sanbor Shullai and State BJP President Rikman G. Momin called on the Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi to seek an early resolution to the long-pending issue of relocation of the Dalit Sikh community from Them Iew Mawlong to Cantonment area.
During the meeting, the delegation also requested the union minister to ensure speedy implementation of the building bye-laws recently passed by the Cantonment Board and to expedite the renewal of policy in the Cantonment area. Additionally, the leaders sought early approval for defence land acquisition required for the smooth completion of the Shillong flyover project.
Shullai said that the delegation would meet the union defence minister again to pursue the issues and ensure their speedy implementation.
