Congress Leaders Stress Strong Opposition Role, Highlight NEET Concerns in Meghalaya

The meeting was attended by Indian Youth Congress (IYC) in-charge Manish Sharma and IYC Secretary and Meghalaya in-charge Adv. Samrat Keshari Jena, along with state leaders and office bearers.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Jena said that the primary objective of the gathering was to strengthen the organization and further promote the ideology of the Indian National Congress among the youth.

He stated that Meghalaya is facing several challenges, including unemployment and drug abuse, which prompted the Youth Congress to review the situation at the district level and formulate a strategy for the next three months.

Jena asserted that the Youth Congress would serve as a strong opposition voice and continue to raise issues affecting the youth of Meghalaya. He said the organization would actively advocate for young people facing challenges related to employment, substance abuse, and other social concerns.

Referring to the recent concerns surrounding the NEET examination, Jena alleged that six students had taken their own lives and criticized the government for what he described as a lack of response.

He said neither the ministers nor the Prime Minister had reached out to the affected families and urged leaders to visit and support them. Jena maintained that the Congress party stands with the students and warned that if similar incidents occur again, the party would demand the resignation of the concerned minister.

He further remarked that the meeting marked the beginning of a broader campaign to address youth-related issues across the state.

Addressing the media, MYCC President Timjim Momin expressed disappointment over what he described as the lack of response from the state’s leadership on matters concerning young people.

Momin said it was unfortunate that the Chief Minister had not spoken out on issues affecting the youth.

Referring to the ongoing concerns surrounding a major competitive examination, he noted that more than 2,000 students had appeared for what he termed one of the state’s most prestigious examinations, adding that many of them would become capable teachers in the future.

He further alleged that the state leadership was influenced by the ideology of the BJP and had failed to adequately address the concerns of the youth.

The MYCC leaders reiterated their commitment to strengthening the organization and amplifying the voices of young people across Meghalaya in the coming months.