Meghalaya: MeECL engineers' union writes to CM on "communal" remarks
The MEA felt that the statement made by these unions are "indicative of malafied intentions to brew and add communal colour to the issue."
The MeECL Engineers' Association (MEA) has written to Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, urging him to take note of a news report on the objection raised by a few organisations to the appointment of an officer in Garo Hills.
The MEA felt that the statement made by these unions are "indicative of malafied intentions to brew and add communal colour to the issue."
In the letter, MEA general secretary M.F. Mawlieh stated that the news report made a mention of some unions and associations objecting to the posting of a senior Khasi officer in Garo Hills, giving an ultimatum to the government to cancel the posting with a "subtle hint that Khasi engineers should not be posted in Garo Hills."
"Such irresponsible statements of the insiders is unfounded and uncalled for and indicative of malafied intentions to brew and add communal colour to the issue and bring disrepute to the cordial relations among the members of the MEA," Mawlieh said.
Condemning the "disturbing" statement, MEA assured to continue serving the people of the state, irrespective of the places of postings.
The association further said that Khasi engineers are currently posted and serving the people in the far-flung districts of Garo Hills and similarly the Garo engineers are also doing the same in different districts of Khasi and Jaintia Hills with "utmost zeal and commitment."
"Such callous comments coming from insiders in the MeECL will hamper the cordial working atmosphere, that has existed for decades together among the engineers and employees of MeECL," the letter read.
The engineers' association has called upon the government to take note of the report since this may have wide ramifications and can instigate communal hatred amongst the tribal communities.
(Edited by Iban Mawrie)
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