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Meghalaya: Pahamjula village gets electricity after 18 years in darkness

Pahamjumla, May 22 (UNI) After 18 years of darkness, Pahamjula, a tiny hamlet along the northern periphery of Ri Bhoi district of Meghalaya, saw the first glow of light on Thursday.
The village was electrified on Thursday, and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma reached the hamlet to share the joy with the people.
Pahamjula village, under Jirang Block, about 110 Km from Meghalaya’s capital Shillong, lost power in 2007 after a transformer failure. Since then, daily life after sunset has been defined by limitation.
“We never expected that Pahamjumla to get electrified,” an excited Biren Taro, the village headman of Pahamjumla, said and described the return of electricity as “a return from hell”.
On Thursday, the Chief Minister accompanied by local MLA Sosthenus Sohtun, Ri-Bhoi district Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal personally witnessed the community’s long-overdue return to light in Pahamjumla.
“This kind of neglect is unacceptable. It is our responsibility to always listen to and resolve the concerns of our people,” the Chief Minister said during his visit.
Sangma’s visit was part of the CM-Connect Impact initiative, a programme aimed at bridging the gap between government and remote communities.
The restoration of power in Pahamjula was more than a technical fix—it was an acknowledgment of long-ignored suffering and a step toward healing and inclusion.
“This may seem like a small achievement, but after 18 years of waiting, this moment carries immense meaning,” the Chief Minister added.
Sangma also emphasised the importance of making future village visits more community-driven—suggesting that meals for such events be prepared by locals, using local produce, to further foster engagement and economic support.
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