Meghalaya govt backtracks on casinos plan
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday said that the government would first try to take the people into confidence before casinos are set up in the state.
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Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday said that the government would first try to take the people into confidence before casinos are set up in the state.
The state government had recently issued provisional licences to three firms to open casinos to boost tourism and revenue.
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