In a strongly-worded statement, Singh said the Aadhaar verification process must not operate in isolation and should strictly align with the provisions of the ILP system, which regulates entry of non-locals into the state.
Meghalaya Cabinet Minister Paul Lyngdoh has said that the demand for the implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) in the state remains very much alive, with ongoing discussions between the state government and the Centre.
The indigenous people of the northeastern states are worried that the entry of these people will endanger their identity and livelihood.
As per the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019, which was passed in the Lok Sabha, and is being discussed in Rajya Sabha, the areas under Inner Line Permit (ILP) will be exempted for the Bill.
