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NDTV
16 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
"Wrong Perspective": Chief Minister On US' Meghalaya Travel Advisory
Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday said that the travel advisory issued by the US administration linking the state and other northeastern states with terrorism and violence is wrong, asserting that he would take up the matter with the US Ambassador to India. "The US Embassy has given a totally wrong perspective to Meghalaya and the other northeastern states. I do not believe the advisory is correct," the Chief Minister told the media. Mr Sangma said that he would be meeting the US Ambassador to India soon and discuss the matter with facts and figures concerning the situation in Meghalaya. The Chief Minister said that he would take up the matter with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of External Affairs as well. The US government had recently issued an advisory asking its citizens to reconsider visiting Meghalaya and other northeastern states due to terrorism and violence. "Do not travel to Manipur due to the threat of violence and crime. There have been no recent reports of violence in Assam, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Sikkim, or Tripura. U.S. government employees working in India require prior approval before visiting the states of Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, as well as when visiting any areas outside of the capital cities of Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Tripura," the US advisory said. Responding to the US advisory, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said that it is unfortunate that the US has issued such an advisory with a wrong perception. "We don't know where they (US) collect the information about Meghalaya and the northeast region. Meghalaya is the safest place, and the hospitality of the state is well known," said Tynsong, who also holds the Home portfolio. He said those people who have not visited Meghalaya and met the tourist-friendly people may have all sorts of misgivings and doubts. Meghalaya Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh said the state is expected to host 20 lakh visitors this year, and the tourism department has declared a calendar of events and festivals for the entire year, including the annual Cherry Blossom Festivals. The state government plans to invest over Rs 1,000 crore to develop the tourism-related infrastructure across the state, an official said. According to the official, the tourism sector provides direct and indirect employment to over 50,000 people and is one of the largest job providers in Meghalaya, second only to the state government, which employs over 85,000 people.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
US travel advisory linking Meghalaya with terrorism ‘incorrect', says CM Conrad Sangma
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday asserted that the travel advisory issued by the United States linking the state and the northeastern region with terrorism and violence is incorrect, and he would take up the matter with the US Ambassador to India. Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma said he would be meeting the US Ambassador to India in this regard.(PTI/File Image) Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong also asserted that the state is the safest place in the world for tourists. The US government had recently issued an advisory asking its citizens to reconsider visiting Meghalaya and other northeastern states due to terrorism and violence. Permission is not required if employees are travelling only to the capital cities of these states, it said. "The US Embassy has given a completely wrong status to Meghalaya and the North East as a whole. I do not think the notification is correct," Sangma told PTI. The chief minister said he would be meeting the US Ambassador to India in this regard. "I will be presenting facts and figures to the US Ambassador as well as to the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of External Affairs," he said. Responding to the advisory, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said, "It's unfortunate that the US has issued such an advisory. We don't know where they collect their information from to place Meghalaya in that category." Tynsong, who also holds the Home portfolio, defended the state's record on safety and hospitality. "Meghalaya is one of the safest places in the world, and people of the state are known for their hospitality," he told PTI. Tynsong said people who have not visited Meghalaya and met the people may have all sorts of doubts. "Talk to those who have visited Meghalaya and met the hardworking people living in the beautiful villages of the state. These are the real ambassadors," he said. Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh said the state is expected to host 20 lakh visitors this year, and the tourism department has charted a calendar of events for the entire year, with events like the Cherry Blossom Festivals. The state government has also initiated a programme to induct 'Tourist Buddies' who will assist travellers at major locations. "The state is recruiting 50 Tourist Buddies in the state capital itself, where they will be stationed at key tourist locations such as Wards Lake, Golf Links, and Khyndai Lad," Lyngdoh said. A senior tourism officer told PTI that the state government plans to invest over ₹ 1,000 crore to boost the tourism sector. He said the sector provides employment to over 50,000 people directly and indirectly and is one of the largest job providers in Meghalaya, second only to the state government which employs over 85,000 people.
The Print
a day ago
- The Print
US travel advisory linking Meghalaya with terrorism and violence not correct: CM
The US government had recently issued an advisory asking its citizens to reconsider visiting Meghalaya and other northeastern states due to terrorism and violence. Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong also asserted that the state is the safest place in the world for tourists. Shillong, Jun 24 (PTI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday asserted that the travel advisory issued by the United States linking the state and the northeastern region with terrorism and violence is incorrect, and he would take up the matter with the US Ambassador to India. Permission is not required if employees are travelling only to the capital cities of these states, it said. 'The US Embassy has given a completely wrong status to Meghalaya and the North East as a whole. I do not think the notification is correct,' Sangma told PTI. The chief minister said he would be meeting the US Ambassador to India in this regard. 'I will be presenting facts and figures to the US Ambassador as well as to the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of External Affairs,' he said. Responding to the advisory, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said, 'It's unfortunate that the US has issued such an advisory. We don't know where they collect their information from to place Meghalaya in that category.' Tynsong, who also holds the Home portfolio, defended the state's record on safety and hospitality. 'Meghalaya is one of the safest places in the world, and people of the state are known for their hospitality,' he told PTI. Tynsong said people who have not visited Meghalaya and met the people may have all sorts of doubts. 'Talk to those who have visited Meghalaya and met the hardworking people living in the beautiful villages of the state. These are the real ambassadors,' he said. Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh said the state is expected to host 20 lakh visitors this year, and the tourism department has charted a calendar of events for the entire year, with events like the Cherry Blossom Festivals. The state government has also initiated a programme to induct 'Tourist Buddies' who will assist travellers at major locations. 'The state is recruiting 50 Tourist Buddies in the state capital itself, where they will be stationed at key tourist locations such as Wards Lake, Golf Links, and Khyndai Lad,' Lyngdoh said. A senior tourism officer told PTI that the state government plans to invest over Rs 1,000 crore to boost the tourism sector. He said the sector provides employment to over 50,000 people directly and indirectly and is one of the largest job providers in Meghalaya, second only to the state government which employs over 85,000 people. PTI JOP MNB NN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
