Meghalaya Rural Tourism Forum opposes ban on Assam-registered taxis

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The Meghalaya Rural Tourism Forum (MRTF) has expressed its disagreement with the recent proposal by the Meghalaya Khasi Tourist Taxi Association (AMKTTA) to ban all Assam-registered tourist taxis from operating at various tourist spots in the state.
President of the MRTF, Alan West Kharkongor, stated on Monday that the forum held an urgent meeting on September 30 to discuss AMKTTA's announcement. The MRTF then submitted a letter to the tourism minister with resolutions from the meeting.
Kharkongor argued that the proposed ban is legally invalid, violating the Fundamental Rights and freedom of inter-state trade and commerce under the Constitution of India.
“We the members present in the meeting recognise that the members of the AMKTTA have a right to earn a livelihood but the path taken by them to stop commercial vehicles with valid credentials to ply within the State of Meghalaya is not the path by which they should resort to as this would cause a collapse of the tourism sector in the State and destroy its economy,” stated MRTF president.
The MRTF further advised the tourism minister that replicating Sikkim’s tourism model in Meghalaya is not feasible, as Sikkim is a land-locked state with sensitive international borders. Kharkongor highlighted that Meghalaya serves as a transit route for residents of neighboring states like Tripura, Mizoram, and Assam, and adopting Sikkim’s model could complicate inter-state movement.
“Our State is a State through which residents of other States like Tripura, Mizoram and Assam transit through, and thus the adoption of the Sikkim model would raise issues of movements of people of various other States,” stated Kharkongor.
The forum also emphasised that traditional heads, Sordars, and Rangbah Shnongs have consistently allowed tourist vehicles from all states to access tourist spots equally, maintaining a fair and long-standing arrangement.
The MRTF urged the inclusion of representatives from various tourism stakeholders such as MRTF, MTDF, TOAM, SRTA, FOSH, and JTES in the committee announced by the Chief Minister to address AMKTTA's issues. The forum suggested that the committee, once formed, should submit its final report to the government within six months.
The tourism minister assured the MRTF that a meeting involving all stakeholders would be convened.
When asked if there were differences between MRTF and AMKTTA, Kharkongor denied any conflict but noted that there were concerns raised by the transport sector.
“There are genuine issues and I have informed the tourism minister that our transporters are being harassed at Guwahati airport. They don’t have a parking space. In case if they enter and if they get passengers or don’t get passengers they will still have to pay a certain charge which affects their income. I have informed this issue to the minister. This can only be taken up at the level of the state govt to discuss with the airport authority to ensure that transporters from Meghalaya should get enough parking space inside Guwahati airport,” stated Kharkongor.
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[@amunick]

When I landed in Guwahati Airport I couldn’t find any ML cars on the parking lot because Assam tourist people won’t allow them to enter and I had to walked almost 2km to get an ML car … and as per my then driver he said that if Meghalaya cars want to park in the airport parking lot they will have to pay a high price parking ticket which is higher than AS Cars … it’s sad to see our Khasi Drivers suffers and we should support them 🙏🏻

[@uniqblog8874]

Guwahati is not in Meghalaya then how would you find ML registration vehicle do you find AS registration vehicle outside Shillong airport

[@amunick]

@@uniqblog8874 people landing in Shillong Airport doesn’t go to Guwahati, but people landing in Guwahati comes to Shillong because there are no direct flights from cities like Delhi to Shillong so your point is invalid and yes don’t be an idiot 🙂

[@GaroTechy]

As vehicles are everywhere in northeast lol ​@@uniqblog8874

[@skyline8982]

@@uniqblog8874 Meghalaya’s airport unfortunately does not support multiple airlines as it has very restrictive routes. Hence a lower footfall density of air travelers. So Guwahati airport for a long time has been the main connecting airport for the entire NE region as a whole. Earlier, ML commercial vehicles were allowed to park within the Airport. It was only quite recently that ML vehicles were disallowed to park. Hence, it’s only fair for the state to protect their own. If Assam can ban ML commercial vehicles to park the we also should impose some restriction on AS commercial vehicles.

[@8888-s2z]

@@skyline8982 very true, Assam is using it's head very cunningly and our Meghalaya should also apply the same tactics,tit for tat motto.

[@Baukleben]

Save your state my meghalayan brothers. Assam is no longer assam anymore. It is Bangladesh now.

[@KitboklangNongsiej-yd1qs]

We r not Yr brother n we r not available Bangladesh people here

[@Bantaibhaigmail]

What are you talking ur meghalaya especially in shillong locality like Laban, barapathar​, sawfurlong,mawprem,jailroad,umpling, laitumkhrah,bishnupur,lumparing,nongmynsong, iewduh,pb,nongthymmai,mawblei,is full of bangladeshi residing out there even in Laban they have the place name sylhetipara which means Bangladesh area even in umpling rynjah they have a bangladeshi colony so stop acting soon meghalaya will capture by illegal Mia muslim bangladeshi like Assam,nagaland n tripura @@KitboklangNongsiej-yd1qs

[@pynskhemborlangkhongphan4751]

​@@KitboklangNongsiej-yd1qs kynum pule bha shua seh kumno u mut kumno u thoh, phi reply kumne te i lehraiñ..😂

[@rinaddandekar8832]

Ka pyni ba dang jaloh shisha ka jung long dum

[@8888-s2z]

Assam amor bangla hoga,jai bangla .

[@abhilashpaul9237]

Northeast States should find a Way through Bangladesh to Mainland India by passing Dictatorship of Assam. Assam should know that it's not an Independent country but a Union of India, it cannot act Independently and impose restrictions on other Northern Indian States.

[@Bodosikhla-l1h]

No one did. What are you talking about And it's not a country its a state

[@DragonAssam-y9e]

Now Bangladeshi came n teach us...? Don't poke in ours matters... meghalaya people is our brothers and sisters... We r brothers n this a family matters so we solve this problem But u r outsider oky so don't came n lacture us Jai hind 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@joker6544]

Bangladeshi don't teach us what to do and what not to It's better for Northeast India to not connect any thing through Bangladesh because tor illegally immigrants aibo lakho lakho sonkha te Hindu ra muslim rar tika doraye bujjhos

[@joker6544]

​@@DragonAssam-y9eThat's the spirit bro We Northeastern Brothers and sisters can solve our problems on our own no Faltu humans should interfere in our matter

[@abhilashpaul9237]

@@DragonAssam-y9e No, Assam is Bullying it's Nebhouring states in Northeast India and we Southern Indians Support Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mezoram, Manipur and other states.

[@ngultinlalhaokip4045]

If every state do the same thing like them, will they feel good.

[@johnflemingnongrum]

Haba kumne iarap para khasi ne iarap ia ki dkhar haba kumne te tip ioh shah khyrwait shabi ha u dkhar

[@rachaelsun]

Imat lah siew ia u alan west ban kren kumne

[@maglev469]

Haba lah mlien palat me ban Im suk men jynjar ia me hi kein

[@SmilingBoardGame-qx8cu]

V

[@LMKMission-rp4nk]

Ka jing la lot spah ha ki nong sohra na duh Hyndai ha duh mynta ka pynlong ia u syiem sohra ban tap ia u David scot da u thlong. Sa ia bishar hi paitbah

[@johniehadem3116]

Simple solution..., have a check gate at a suitable place..., take an example of Sikkim....charge 500 extra for an out of state tourist vehicle...not chargeble for local vehicles and if tourist want to travel with either vehicle it depends on them..any amount collected is funds received!

[@ImtheGuy_23]

Invasive species has overpopulated Assam! Meghalaya should be careful

[@wajarabapunshi638]

Shillong/Meghalaya is a beautiful place but damn can you imagine the traffic.

[@kaistudios809]

Tit for tat , Assam always bullies other Northeast states. From Arunachal Pradesh.

[@rinaddandekar8832]

Khasi jongi ruh drop noh tang ha khanapara lane jerobat..ynai leit shuh seh sha duh guwahati kito kali assam ruh kin duh kamai syndon leh noh kumta baroh kawei meghalaya tang katta ki khar assam lah duh kamai

[@Pailaksiar]

Assam is the headache for all the Northeast States... It dominates showing its pride n arrogance since its the gateway for all the northeastern states.... Shame to Assam government! Shame to Assam CM! Shame to BJP!!

[@gc.sharma98]

Then food will not be allowed in Meghalaya

[@Iminnocent1234]

😂 assam can't ban food nor close the road the central government won't allow such kind of things

[@dailyasianlife5448]

​@@Iminnocent1234same bro u can't ban assam registered vehicle to enter meghalaya.

[@Iminnocent1234]

@@dailyasianlife5448 bro where is it written that they are banning assam registration vehicle?

[@Iminnocent1234]

@@dailyasianlife5448 they clearly mention and said only to the assam tourist driver to drop the passenger till isbt shillong and then the meghalaya tourist driver they will take the tourist from there but these people they are not willing to cooperate

[@dailyasianlife5448]

@@Iminnocent1234 whatever the issue is both the parties should solve it cordially.

[@Bodosikhla-l1h]

Trade and other tourism etc things have been given from assam to other northeastern states. But what did assam get in return anyday??

[@bhaskarbaruah3716]

It’s a sad reality

[@joeykhyriem]

Because most of the people who are staying in Assam are not from Assam itself but it has become just like Tripura where it has been migrated from outside people

[@Baukleben]

Assam today is Bangladesh period.

[@AlexArtugal]

Nothing except hatred because there chauvinism took better off than geograohical proximity and ageold brotherhood

[@Bodosikhla-l1h]

@@Baukleben yeah. I hope so it returns to where it is. Actually why just assam. Slowly even other states

[@Pailaksiar]

This guy whoever he is... he thought only for his business and ignore that others too have family to feed!.. n btw we just want to follow what they already implemented in Assam.... same country same rules....period!!!

[@ZareenLyngdoh-j3t]

Bah alan pyni ia ki tourist khasi jong ngi katno ngi don ngi don bunjait bad bun jait bad k ia bishni para ma ngi hynrei kine baroh kim sngewthuh😂😂😂

[@CrimeStoryNation-zl5sr]

Hahaha now meghalaya can't ban Assam vehicles because they are know they are totally dependent on us Assam

[@Baukleben]

Haha. here comes the Bangladesh Assamese. You people couldn't even care to save your own motherland and starting to point your finger on us. Don't worry we will save ours. You just watch and cry 😂😂

[@KitboklangNongsiej-yd1qs]

Yu know this person is not from meghalaya he's from assam that why they say that words

[@manujhazarika3451]

@crimestorynation You bengalis don't represent us. Dumukhiya jontur jaat

[@Iminnocent1234]

Remember bro assam tourist driver livelihood is totally dependent on meghalaya tourist place 😂 so don't bark here both meghalaya and assam needs each other both will suffer both lost

[@northeast7617]

Sikkim situation is different.. Because of snowfall & snow in the road it is risky for drivers from other states to drive in Sikkim snow areas as they are not used to it.. It is for the safety of tourists & other states drivers that sikkim model has been done.. It cannot be compared with Meghalaya as there is no snowfall or snow covered roads in meghalaya.. Good decision by Meghalaya Rural Tourists Forum❤👍

[@user-mohak1992]

Hello wassist people of Meghalaya

[@donkuparroyn]

They just come and go what's the problem?people have rights and choices....

[@gc.sharma98]

Where will the supply come from to Meghalaya

[@ImtheGuy_23]

Oi sharma go back to North, Northeast is not a place for u

[@decembereighty4249]

All outside vehicle they can't enter the whole Meghalaya.. but there are protesting from AKMTTA.. not to entering and playing passenger to all the tourist spot in meghalaya..

[@thawladkhiewtam2858]

Khun shipiah😂

[@dailyasianlife5448]

Why wouldn't u let assam registered vehicle enter meghalaya? Any valid reason?

[@lawei100]

Por ba strike ki kali tourist kylluid bha ka surok da blok ruh ym da slem mar syn pyllait kali ba wan ki tourist na Assam shu sahkut kat sha ba leit..Mn sngi friday lei tang 7mer haduh shillong jan 4,5 lynta

[@decembereighty4249]

Alan Wes we all meghalaya tourist taxi association we will keep fighting our demand.. to stop all outside vehicle to entering or to plying the passenger to all our tourist spot in meghalaya..

[@truthalwaystriumps]

All outside??? Hope you guys are only against the COMMERCIAL vehicles not private ones 😅

[@gc.sharma98]

Be sensible

[@sansinhavlogs]

Okay if we block in Assam then u have to trade with Bangladesh 😂

[@Baukleben]

Whom "we" does refer to. Only You? 😂😂

[@Iminnocent1234]

Who the hell are you to bark here huh? @sansinhavlogs you don't even look like Assamese you are just an immigrants and you people you don't have the power to ban roads nor your assam government the central government won't allow this kind of things lol barking here

[@rinaddandekar8832]

Q ki agar meghalaya mai trip nahi milega kya kamaiga ..w/ nagar ,Tura only assam tourist cap

[@kevinwagner2954]

Bisnupriya refugees have no right to talk,, you are vlogers really don't gey caught

[@hs.kjelng5170]

Chup

[@ebenezer4534]

Une u dei u briew ka NPP 😂😂😂😂. U ieng MLA election na ka ticket NPP 😂😂

[@rinaddandekar8832]

Dalei2 ruh ym dei ban shah ....pynsangeh noh tang ha shillong iaki kali assam kiba don no namar ngim ki khasi ngim lah ban leh trai sha assam kumba leh trai u khar assam ha jaka jongi u kamai jem ..hynrei ki khasi jongi ki hap shu ieng bad peit kai iaki jing wan kamai sahuh ki khar assam ..dei ban thaw kilat ki lynti bn khang noh tang ha shillong

[@ialambhalangii8502]

Haba buaid pisa ym juh pyngngad lano2 ruh....dang la u ba buaid kyiad u ba dang don ka por ba u pyngngad

[@maglev469]

Men sah duk shirta pha

[@P.PariongPariong-xy2ky]

taxi from Meghalaya also if any fine or any problem you should take responsible Dohlap

[@gc.sharma98]

There will be trouble

[@mixtape111]

I hope Meghalaya Govt doesn't listen to this crook. He's been bought by someone. His speech says so, why would a local support tourist taxi from outside the state when the local tourists drivers are suffering. He's been sold for sure!!!!!

[@mawlongshan]

Yes the CM and all the cabinet ministers of Meghalaya should resign let the Assam CM and his cabinet will controll Meghaya, hope it happened that the glory of the MCCL will rise again which the Assam govt. Build and Meghalaya govt. destroy.

[@roycazer]

Who are these to decide such activity against the local tourist driver....shame on this npp candidate...

[@wanlambokshadap4545]

Une u President aiu kum une

[@maglev469]

Business me, lada mem tip khie im jynjar

[@joeykhyriem]

​@@maglev469ka kam business kam dei ban pyniap pat ïa ka khaïi ka pateng jong ki ban sa wan hadien ne jong kiwei ki bym donkti ha ka jingdon ia ki resort ne ki hotel.. Ym dei ban don ka khlieh tang ban triem leh business ha ka kam hynrei ban shalak ruh ban pynneh ia ka Jaitbynriew ioh ba ka long kum ka Tripura

[@maglev469]

@@joeykhyriem 😂 kumno ka pyniap? Haba jaituh u khasi ma me mut ba ngan shaniah ia u jaituh? Lada ka long kumta ta te ka jylla Kan sa kylla backward kein

[@Bantaibhaigmail]

He is the dalal of bangladeshi n agent of NPP

[@kajajajajwkjk]

Khun shitein😂😂

[@pynshailangshadap5582]

Lh kumno ken bun ki synbai jong u dakhar te u ne

[@Abeldebbarma1899]

Matay

[@Iminnocent1234]

​@@Abeldebbarma1899kasubi

[@Iminnocent1234]

​@@Abeldebbarma1899go back to Bangladesh loudu don't bark here and i bet you are not even a tribal of assam just a miya non tribal claiming everything

[@yolutilaw4610]

Khasi kwah bam jem

[@Bosstrue6278]

NPP te haei un nud....kat ha ba don hap pyndem tdong beit hakhmat ka Assam... Border ruh kajuh, Tourism ruh kajuh,

[@arindamkonwar6493]

It's very difficult to understand what english these people speak...

[@SumiNaga19]

I have nothing against them but they can't even speak proper English but they insist on it

[@joeykhyriem]

Soo much hatred on the Meghalaya people but still come to Meghalaya for its beauty 😂 such a shit thing to say and do 😂

[@joeykhyriem]

​@@SumiNaga19 😂😂😂 Please tell me your qualifications.. I bet I can beat you on that 😂

[@SumiNaga19]

@@joeykhyriem no offense i'm saying in general, your people don't use proper grammatical structure when conversing in english. I'm only a graduate but I have won/participated in state level debates so I'm pretty confident with myself

[@Erdovanne]

@@SumiNaga19 That's rich coming from a naga lol.

[@KitboklangNongsiej-yd1qs]

This person is from assam not from meghalaya we dont know him that why he say this words

[@neiljaitlykhongwir7121]

🎉❤

[@jhonbey9678]

😂😂😂 aaa gaya okad thikaney

[@DvtravelsMeghalaya8586]

U ne u alan st*d u kwah nylling khar assam

[@xoxoxo4567]

It's been always take take to all the northeast states from Assam but no give give

[@donboknongkhlaw3432]

Khasi te kumne hi, ki ingkhongshyllangmat ymju duh Haan ka pateng

[@zombiegaming7496]

Fake taxi

[@frankydonaldlyngdoh2678]

Dalal shi (ek) nombor....

[@Kc-iu4ru]

U stoh une

[@bormanhopebaney990]

Driver khasi tang niah kali nang hi re

[@jayslang1367]

Kpa me

[@ksandor0076]

haba kumne te f nud shuh bn ong no ILP no rest...kren phareng ruh bun ba shu ong bt ae ae ae te katta ruh u pyn ithuh ia la jng ba u dei president

[@mawkongenterprises4060]

😂😂😂 ha exam kam pat I wei kyrteng ba triem English ruh ymdon, ia leh stad tang bad garo 😂😂

[@gc.sharma98]

You cannot block the Assam vehicles you don’t own the road

[@truthalwaystriumps]

They are against ASSAM REGISTERED COMMERCIAL TOURIST VEHICLES not against ASSAM REGISTERED PRIVATE VEHICLES.😅 ... Ever been to LEH-LADAKH?? Other states commercially registered vehicles are not allowed there .

[@donatello4456]

Delete Assam 😂😂😂

[@kunalkoch3949]

Assam govt should charge 5000 rs per person to enter assam from Meghalaya because people from other northeastern state impure our assamese land and while return from assam to Meghalaya they need to take extra Bangladeshi muslims along with them 😂

[@rockybalboa1158]

Assam the bully. Northeastern states should unite against the big bully Assam where the majority are Bangladeshis, Biharis, marwaris, gujus not even a real Assamese.

[@8888-s2z]

Where is your Assamese land?now it is Amar bongla 😅, Jai bonglasam😂,bangla😅😅😅😅,assamese 😢😢😢😢.

[@kunalkoch3949]

@@8888-s2z that's why I told you, you people love muslims so take muslims from us to your Meghalaya and stay together ❤️ 💩