Shillong: Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Thomas A. Sangma has said that construction of the new Assembly building is nearing completion, with work on the central section where legislative sessions will be held still pending.
He said construction on the left and right wings of the building has been completed, while the remaining work involves the central area designated for Assembly proceedings.
The Speaker expressed hope that the project would be completed within the scheduled timeframe, allowing legislators to move into the new building for the upcoming Assembly session.
He also stressed the importance of ensuring the building’s complete safety and structural stability before it is occupied. A team from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, has visited the site to inspect and assess the structure’s stability.
