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Meghalaya CM Requests JPC to Convene in Shillong
✍️ The Meghalayan Express
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 03:37 AM
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The Chief Minister of Meghalaya has requested the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to hold its proceedings in Shillong.
The Chief Minister of Meghalaya has formally requested the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to conduct its sessions in Shillong. This move aims to facilitate the committee's work by bringing it closer to the state capital.
The request was made to ensure that the JPC can effectively engage with local stakeholders and address issues specific to the region. By convening in Shillong, the committee would be better positioned to understand the ground realities of Meghalaya.
The state government hopes that this step will enhance the efficiency of the committee's deliberations and contribute to more informed decision-making. The CM's office has emphasized the importance of the JPC's presence in the state for ongoing discussions.
No further details regarding the specific agenda or timeline for the JPC's visit were provided in the initial announcement. The state administration is awaiting a formal response from the committee regarding this request.
The request was made to ensure that the JPC can effectively engage with local stakeholders and address issues specific to the region. By convening in Shillong, the committee would be better positioned to understand the ground realities of Meghalaya.
The state government hopes that this step will enhance the efficiency of the committee's deliberations and contribute to more informed decision-making. The CM's office has emphasized the importance of the JPC's presence in the state for ongoing discussions.
No further details regarding the specific agenda or timeline for the JPC's visit were provided in the initial announcement. The state administration is awaiting a formal response from the committee regarding this request.