Guwahati, Nov. 6 -- Meghalaya Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh on Thursday ruled out relocating or withdrawing the proposed Rs 150-crore Shillong ropeway project, saying the state government would proceed with its execution despite opposition and concerns over local clearances, environmental impact and public consultations.

"The government will proceed with executing the Shillong Ropeway Project," Lyngdoh said, alleging that opposition to the project could be politically motivated ahead of the next Assembly elections.

"I will not rule out political instigation because we are over a year away from general elections. People will like to see that there is instability. Opponents of the government like to report back that the MDA-II promised so...