Shillong, Sep 21 : The issue of influx tops the priority list of the newly elected body of the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU). The elections of the executive body of the KSU was held in Shillong today. Samuel Jyrwa and Hamlet Dohling respectively retained the posts of president and general secretary . There are a couple of new faces in the executive body.
Speaking to newspersons today, Samuel Jyrwa said, “Our pursuance of influx will be further pronounced”, adding, “strong emphasis will be on the implementation of the multi-identity card system that has been approved by the State Cabinet”. On influx, Jyrwa said, “We will vigorously follow up this agenda because these illegal immigrants are not only a threat to the identity of the State but to the security of the people at large”.
“We will leave no stone unturned and along with the other student bodies in the region. We will take the issue with the right earnest,” stated the re-elected KSU president. Listing the opposition to the proposed uranium mining in West Khasi Hills as another focal point of the newly-elected executive body, Jyrwa said, “Our resolution is clear that under no circumstances, will we allow uranium mining in the State”.
The attributes related to their opposition to uranium mining is due to possible inflow of outsiders, environment degradation and health hazards. Other issues topping the agenda is on the education policy. Thrust will be based on a follow-up action to ensure the all-round well-being of the student community.
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