Over reservation policy VPP holds a sit-in at Shillong

Shillong: The Voice of the People’s Party (VPP) performed a sit-in on Wednesday and demanded a halt to all recruitment processes in Meghalaya pending a review of the state reservation policy.

A large group of people gathered in the parking lot near the Additional Secretariat in Shillong, holding placards, demanding immediate postponement of the recruitment process.
VPP chief, Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit said the issue is to stop all recruitment process to review the reservation policy.

He also welcomed the Chief Minister’s decision to hold an all-party meeting on May 19.
The VPP held a rally at the same venue on May 12 before marching to the Main Secretariat to present a memorandum to the government.

The party has been demanding that the government should review the reservation policy and ensure that all communities are given a fair chance in the recruitment process.

The government has not yet responded to the demands of the VPP.
The VPP chief, Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit, said that the issue is about putting on hold all recruitment processes pending a review of the reservation policy.

He also welcomed the Chief Minister’s decision to hold an all-party meeting on May 19 to discuss the issue.
The VPP had earlier held a gathering at the same venue on May 12 before marching to the Main Secretariat to submit a memorandum to the government.

The party has been demanding that the government review the reservation policy and ensure that all communities are given a fair chance in the recruitment process.

The government has not yet responded to the VPP’s demands.