1. Marcuise N Marak, NPP State working president, responds to Meghalaya job reservation concerns.
2. Mukul Sangma criticizes expert committee formation, prompting Marak’s clarification.
3. Marak aims to address criticisms and ensure transparency in policy evaluation.
Shillong, May 06: Marcuise N Marak, the State working president of the National People’s Party (NPP) and a senior minister overseeing Public Health Engineering (PHE), has stepped forward to address concerns surrounding Meghalaya’s job reservation policy.
This comes in response to criticisms levelled by the former chief minister and Trinamool leader Mukul Sangma regarding the formation of an expert committee to examine the said policy.
In clarifying the government’s stance, Marak elucidated that the primary objective of the committee is to conduct a thorough and impartial analysis of the state’s job reservation policy. Contrary to insinuations, the committee’s composition aims to ensure neutrality and expertise by appointing individuals from outside the state.
This strategic move is designed to facilitate an unbiased assessment devoid of any regional biases.
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The committee, comprising five members chaired by retired judge Justice M C Garg, boasts a lineup of experts including Dr. Satish Chandra, Prof. D V Kumar, Prof. Chandrashekar, and Prof. Subhodeep Mukherjee.
Marak further elucidated that while the inclusion of members from local communities might inadvertently introduce emotional biases, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has pledged to safeguard the sentiments of individuals, groups, and communities throughout the process.
Tasked with extensive responsibilities, the Experts Committee is slated to embark on a tour across various regions of the state.
Their itinerary includes engaging with the public and stakeholders, soliciting grievances and suggestions, conducting public hearings, and ultimately presenting a comprehensive report to the government for deliberation.
Drawing attention to historical precedence, Marak underscored the review of the job reservation policy in 1987 during Captain Williamson A Sangma’s tenure.
Despite meticulous deliberations, the policy remained unaltered, emphasizing the gravity of such decisions and the need for thorough scrutiny.
The fate of the policy rests on the shoulders of the state cabinet, which will weigh the committee’s findings before deciding whether to retain the status quo or institute revisions.
Marak assured residents of Garo Hills that ample opportunities would be provided for them to voice their opinions and recommendations during the committee’s visit to their region.
Marak cautioned against succumbing to the allure of unfounded claims and allegations proliferated on social media platforms.
He implored the public to rely on verified facts and credible sources when forming opinions on this crucial issue that directly impacts the state’s workforce and its future.
