Meghalaya political parties concerned over Nepali influx

Political parties in Meghalaya voiced concern over Nepali influx in the state, saying it would affect the indigenous Khasi community.

Political parties -- both in power and in the opposition in Meghalaya - on Tuesday voiced concern over the influx of Nepali nationals in the state as, they said, it would affect the indigenous Khasi community.

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Members of the ruling Congress and Opposition Meghalaya Democratic Party, United Democratic Party and Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement in Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) discussed threadbare the Indo-Nepal treaty of 1950 to solve the problem.

Chief Executive Member Pryst One Tynsong said the KHADC members were deeply concerned over the matter and a copy of the treaty would be obtained by the council from the government for a thorough knowledge, before taking it up with the state authorities.