Guwahati, May 5 -- The Meghalaya government's recent decision to enforce the Vehicle Scrappage Policy has triggered widespread anger and emotional resistance across the state.

According to a report by The Shillong Times, the policy mandates phasing out approximately 13,000 vehicles, including 5,000 government-owned vehicles older than 15 years and 8,000 private vehicles over 35 years old.

For many in this hill state, vehicles represent far more than transportation. Residents view old jeeps and wooden-bodied buses as family heirlooms and cultural symbols, making the policy feel like a direct blow to their heritage and way of life.

Ashoke Lyngdoh, a noted vintage car enthusiast with vehicles over 60 years old, criticized the policy for f...