Guwahati, May 24 -- Meghalaya opposition leader Mukul Sangma has sharply criticized the Meghalaya state government for its perceived indifference in resolving the ongoing crisis at North Eastern Hill University (NEHU).

Sangma lamented the "no visible endeavour to resolve the NEHU problem," citing its detrimental impact on the state's higher education environment.

Speaking to media persons on Friday, Sangma stressed that it is the government's responsibility to address the months-long crisis.

He urged both the state and central governments to find a solution to the "mess that has earned the university a bad name."

However, the state government has maintained that it has limited scope to intervene, given that NEHU is a central universit...