Tribal outfit calls bandh to protest Sonia's Meghalaya visit

Shillong , Apr 10 The banned Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has called a 24-hour bandh to protest the visit of Congress president Sonia Gandhi here on April 13.

HNLC has called the bandh from six pm on Sunday, as a mark of protest against the Centre&aposs alleged failure to respond to the group&aposs demands.

"New Delhi has forcibly annexed Khasi-Jaintia and have not shown interest to liberate it till date," HNLC publicity secretary Sainkupar Nongtraw said in an email to the media today.

Gandhi is scheduled to visit Shillong on Monday, to address a rally as part of the campaign for party candidate Vincent Pala.