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Politics
Meghalaya Ropeway Meeting Turns Chaotic, Minister Blames Political Motive
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 10:18 AM
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A meeting on a ropeway project in Meghalaya erupted into disorder, with a state minister alleging that the protest was driven by political interests.
A gathering convened to discuss a ropeway project in the northeastern state of Meghalaya descended into chaos when protesters disrupted the proceedings. The disturbance halted the agenda and created a tense atmosphere among officials and attendees.
State officials reported that the protest turned violent, with participants shouting slogans and attempting to block the discussion. Security personnel were deployed to restore order, but the meeting could not resume as planned.
Following the incident, a senior minister publicly asserted that the unrest was not a spontaneous public grievance but was orchestrated by political actors seeking to exploit the issue. The minister called for a thorough investigation to identify those behind the agitation.
The ministry has announced that the ropeway project will be reviewed after the situation stabilises, emphasizing the importance of the infrastructure for tourism and connectivity in the region.
No further details on the number of participants or any injuries were released at the time of reporting.
State officials reported that the protest turned violent, with participants shouting slogans and attempting to block the discussion. Security personnel were deployed to restore order, but the meeting could not resume as planned.
Following the incident, a senior minister publicly asserted that the unrest was not a spontaneous public grievance but was orchestrated by political actors seeking to exploit the issue. The minister called for a thorough investigation to identify those behind the agitation.
The ministry has announced that the ropeway project will be reviewed after the situation stabilises, emphasizing the importance of the infrastructure for tourism and connectivity in the region.
No further details on the number of participants or any injuries were released at the time of reporting.