Guwahati, March 24 -- The MDA 2.0 Government finds itself in a difficult position over the controversial railway projects in the state.

While the government seeks to introduce railways in Khasi-Jaintia Hills to foster economic growth, it risks igniting law-and-order issues, with anti-railway groups determined to block any attempt by the state or Centre to advance the project.

At the Network18 Group India Diamond States Summit on Sunday, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma stated that expanding the railway network remains a critical developmental goal.

However, he cautioned that pursuing the project without public approval could lead to law-and-order problems and undermine the state's broader development vision.

He stressed that pushing th...