For border dispute regional panel reconstituted by CM Sangma

Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday announced that regional committees will have to be reconstituted for the border dispute after the recent elections, as some MLAs failed to retain their seats.

He added that the regional committee for Ri Bhui will have Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong as the chairperson, along with Jirang MLA Sosthenes Sohtun, Nongpoh MLA Mayralborn Syiem,Umroi MLA Damanbait Lamare, Mawhati MLA Charles Marnger, and Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council are involved. Executive Member Jambor War. Ri Bhoi Deputy Commissioner will act as convener.
Regarding West Khasi Hills, Shillong West MLA Paul Lyngdoh will be the chairperson of the Regional Committee for Border Disputes, whose members include Mawkyrwat MLA Renikton Tongkhar, Mawsynrut MLA Methodius Dkhar, Rambrai Jyrngam MLA Remington G. Momin, and two members of the District Council, Gigur Myrthong and Bajop Pyngrope. The Deputy Commissioner of West Khasi Hills will act as Convener Member.
In West Jaintia Hills, Sniawbhalang Dhar will serve as the Chairperson of the Regional Committee on Border Disputes. Members of the committee will include Raliang MLA Comingone Ymbon, Amlarem MLA Lahkmen Rymbui, Mowkaiaw MLA Nujorki Sungoh, JHADC CEM Thombor Shiwat, and MDC Aiborlang Shadap. The Deputy Commissioner of West Jaintia Hills will act as Convener Member.

Chief Minister Sangma also told the House that meetings with the committees would be held in April or May to begin discussions on the second phase of border talks.