Shillong, Aug. 24 -- Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday announced that the state government has officially extended an invitation to the Khasi Students' Union (KSU) for direct talks to address their five-point agenda.

The administration anticipates a response from the student body by Monday evening or Tuesday. The announcement follows recent violent incidents during a bike rally on August 19, which left several areas disrupted. While the government aims to clear misunderstandings and clarify its actions, the Chief Minister maintained a firm stance on law and order.

The government is set to discuss all five KSU demands, noting that action has already been initiated on most points. Sangma attributed recent tensions to a la...