Overview
- Speaker Thomas A. Sangma halted proceedings for ten minutes after a high-decibel clash over the Inner Line Permit during Question Hour.
- Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said his government has written repeatedly to and met central leaders on ILP and insisted the state remains committed to the assembly’s resolution.
- The government is examining use of provisions under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, including district-level controls and protected-area notifications for foreigners.
- Conrad K. Sangma cited existing measures such as the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act and technology-based visitor monitoring, noting concerns about impacts on tourism.
- VPP leader Ardent Basaiawmoit called 'ILP-like' proposals misleading and said the party’s MP Dr. Ricky AJ Syngkon is pressing the issue in Delhi, as fellow MLA Adelbert Nongrum’s remarks further inflamed tempers.