BJP MLA from South Shillong Constituency Sanbor Shullai on Wednesday met Union Minister of State for DoNER, Dr Sukanta Mazumdar, to press for direct funding of District Councils and also requested that financial assistance be provided to them. Shullai also had in-depth discussions about the various pending projects in the state and also requested for the early and timely release of scholarships.
The BJP MLA also added that the Union Minister of State will visit Meghalaya once district council elections have concluded and the union minister will meet the leaders of the district councils to address any concerns and legitimate demands.
