SHILLONG, Dec. 5 -- People's Democratic Front (PDF) has decided to urge Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government to accept the offer made by the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) for peace talks.PDF leader and Cabinet Minister, Hamletson Dohling told reporters on Thursday that the party was happy to see the militant outfit expressing its willingness to come to the negotiating table. "I personally feel we should accept the offer of the HNLC as it is a good sign for the state," said Dohling and that his party would also take up the matter with the Chief Minister, Conrad K. Sangma and Home Minister, James K. Sangma on the need for the government to take necessary initiatives.

Chief Minister had earlier said tha...