
Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong confirmed on Friday that a group of Sikhs has expressed interest in relocating the residents of Them Ïewmawlong to a Defence land located just behind Them Metor.
Initially, the government had prepared a blueprint to relocate the residents to the Shillong Municipal Board’s current office, but this plan encountered delays. Tynsong mentioned that discussions with the Ministry of Defense are currently underway to request Defence land at Lum Survey.
He further revealed that a delegation of Sikhs had traveled to Delhi to discuss the matter and had met with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. Following this, the government formally submitted the proposal to the Ministry.
Tynsong explained that if military land becomes available, it would eliminate the need for government land allocation. However, if the military option is not feasible, the government’s original relocation plan will move forward as there are no other alternatives.