Guwahati, June 2 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Meghalaya has rejected claims that it is stalling its internal investigation into illegal coal mining and transportation in the state.

Party leaders asserted that the fact-finding committee's report is nearing completion, despite growing criticism over the delay and lack of transparency.

The BJP had initially launched the committee with strong public messaging, presenting it as a decisive step toward addressing longstanding allegations surrounding the illegal coal trade, an issue that has plagued successive state governments.

However, the prolonged silence from the committee, especially from its chairman Bernard Marak, has sparked doubts about the party's seriousness and intention...