NONGPOH:
Opposition to casino in Ri Bhoi district has gained momentum after the National People’s Party (NPP) legislator of Jirang assembly constituency also raised his voice against it.
Sosthenes Sohtun told the media here that he as the local public representative has opposed the proposed casino in Ri Bhoi district after considering the opinion of the public of the district, especially of Jirang constituency.
He said that he has also discussed the matter pertaining to the opposition to the casino with the government and urged that public opinion be taken into account.
However, regarding the no objection certificates being issued by a few dorbar shnongs under Jirang constituency, Sohtun said that he had personally met the rangbah shnong and discussed the matter and also asked that the NOC, which has been issued, be terminated.