Shillong, July 6: Chief minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday feared that money meant for railway projects in Khasi Hills and Ri Bhoi may go somewhere else as there is opposition.
Speaking to reporters, Conrad said the government of India will not wait too long as there is a possibility that it will cancel the project up to Shillong and money will be shifted for other zones wherever the railway connectivity is possible.
“There is an active talk with the government of India that the money meant for the project will be diverted and will be put up for projects for other zones or other areas in the state which are opened to the railways,” he said.
According to the chief minister, everything is being put on hold as far as Khasi Hills and Ri Bhoi sections are concerned.
Railway in EJH
The chief minister said there is a study that is being conducted in East Jaintia Hills for railway connectivity towards Khliehriat.
“But that also will depend upon the discussion with the local leadership and local community and the public and different stakeholders so, we will see”, he said.
