Meghalaya Decides To Oppose Uranium Mining In The State

Guwahati : Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma has announced that his government would not allow uranium mining in the state and in this regard his government has decided to pass a resolution in the state assembly.

Mr Sangma in a virtual address to the people said, “Our stand has always been clear and unwavering. After a meeting with several party leaders, we have reaffirmed our commitment to stand with the people of Meghalaya. As a government, we will continue to oppose uranium mining and will bring forward a resolution to formally ban uranium mining in the state.”

He was responding to recent and ongoing speculation and media reports on alleged moves towards uranium mining in Meghalaya.

“I have made it very clear a number of times that our government is against uranium mining and we will oppose any form of attempt to have uranium mining in the state,” he said.

Mr Sangma, who is also president of the ruling National People’s Party, pointed out that he held a detailed meeting with a large number of party leaders during this week.

Informing that NPP leaders unanimously suggested that his government should should pass a resolution opposing uranium mining, Mr Sangma said, “Based on the suggestions and the decisions made by the NPP leaders in the meeting, we are moving forward and we will be working towards passing a resolution to oppose the mining of uranium in our state.”

The chief minister reiterated, “We are aware about the different implications that it could have on our people, on our environment, on our forests and the overall impact that it can have on the people and the future of our state. There are too many risks involved. Hence, we are very firm that we will oppose uranium mining in our state.”