Guwahati: The Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP) in West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya once again reaffirmed its opposition to the proposed railway project in the region.
In a statement, the FKJGP urged the central government to refrain from constructing a railway line in Jaintia Hills without implementing stringent laws to safeguard the rights and interests of indigenous people.
The organisation also appealed to the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) to withhold the issuance of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) for the proposed project.
The NFR had proposed a 180-kilometre broad gauge railway line connecting Chaparmukh Junction in Assam to Jowai in Meghalaya.
The project was initiated to enhance inter-state connectivity and address existing transportation infrastructure gaps.
However, various pressure groups in the state have expressed strong reservations against the project, citing concerns over a potential influx of migrants.