Conrad K Sangma Advocates for Long-Term Visa for Catholic Priest in Meghalaya
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma is advocating for a long-term visa or citizenship for an elderly Catholic priest in West Khasi Hills district. The priest has provided decades of community service, and the issue highlights broader state efforts to assist religious institutions aiding Meghalaya's development.
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Meghalaya's Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma, has approached Union Home Minister Amit Shah with a plea to grant either Indian citizenship or a 10-year visa to an elderly Catholic priest working in Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills, on humanitarian grounds.
The clergyman, notable for his long-term service in the community, faces the challenge of annual visa renewals while waiting for his citizenship application. Sangma's recent dialogue with Shah in Delhi yielded a positive response, with promises of a 10-year visa to eliminate yearly renewals.
Church authorities have warmly welcomed this governmental support, reflecting Meghalaya's broader policy of aiding religious and charitable bodies involved in educational and social services across remote regions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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