Guwahati, April 16 -- Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on April 16 said the state government has directed authorities to extend medical assistance to H V Nonglang, who is on an indefinite hunger strike in Malki, while appealing to him to call off the protest.

Sangma said Nonglang has declined repeated requests to shift to a hospital despite concerns over his health. He added that doctors and medical teams have been stationed at the protest site to monitor his condition.

Clarifying the core issue raised by the protestors, the Chief Minister said the government has already addressed concerns regarding construction on Lumpongdeng Island. He reiterated that no construction activity will take place on the island, adding that the pro...