Tura, Sept 21: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday spent a full day in the plains belt region of Phulbari and Rajabala in West Garo Hills, meeting villagers on their home ground and listening to their concerns first-hand.
He interacted with the public at Rongadatgre, Chandigre, Chibinang, Shyamnagar and Bhaitbari, and was accompanied by Phulbari MLA Abu Taher Mondal and Selsella MLA Arbinstone Marak.
The visit is part of the Chief Minister’s ongoing effort to travel across the state and engage directly with people, especially in rural and remote areas. The government says the aim is to ensure that the needs of “the last person in the last village” are understood at the highest level, without intermediaries or delay.
At Rongadatgre, large numbers of people from the Demdema and Batabari C&RD Blocks gathered to meet the Chief Minister. Officials of the CM-Connect team were present to register the issues raised by villagers on the spot, so that each one is recorded and followed up.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the purpose of the visit was to hear people’s concerns directly. “It has been the endeavour of the government to reach out to every nook and corner of the State. I have been visiting different parts of the State to understand the people’s concerns directly,” he said. He added that during such visits he engages with people, listens to their concerns and issues the necessary directives.
Acknowledging the wide range of issues raised, the Chief Minister said not everything can be resolved at once, but the government will make a concerted effort to address the problems of the people.
“As a government, we listen and come up with solutions that will help our people grow,” he said. “No voice will go unheard. Our team will note every issue and work to resolve it on a priority basis in a time-bound manner.”
At Chibinang Bazar, residents submitted petitions and memorandums, mainly concerning roads and connectivity. Responding to these long-standing demands, the Chief Minister said work orders are being issued to resolve road connectivity problems in the plain belt of West Garo Hills, particularly in Phulbari, Rajabala and New Bhaitbari.
The Chief Minister also inspected the ongoing construction of a stadium at Shyamnagar. The project is part of the government’s push to build infrastructure that nurtures local talent and gives young people in rural areas better facilities to pursue sports.
