Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Meghalaya 2025: Honeymoon Murder, Politics, and Mining Crackdown
In 2025, Meghalaya saw several important events.
A businessman was allegedly killed by his wife, which got a lot of attention.
A new political party called VPP became more powerful, while the Congress party lost its last member in the state assembly.
The government made changes to its cabinet and focused on improving roads, schools, and tourism.
They also gave money to students for their education.
There were big festivals that brought in tourists, but some areas had problems with pollution.
The government also took action against illegal coal mining and had some disputes with the neighboring state of Assam over farmland.
A honeymoon murder case involving Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi grabbed national attention, with multiple arrests and a detailed charge sheet filed.
The Voice of the People Party (VPP) rose to prominence, sweeping the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council polls and forming the executive committee.
Congress lost its last MLA in Meghalaya, leaving the party without representation in the 60-member House.
The government focused on infrastructure, education, and tourism, with investments in road upgrades, scholarships, and cultural events.
A crackdown on illegal coal mining saw the demolition of 11 unauthorised coke plants, but illegal mining remains active in some areas.
- Who
- Residents and authorities of Meghalaya
- What
- Significant events including a honeymoon murder, political shifts, infrastructure development, and crackdowns on illegal coal mining
- When
- Throughout 2025
- Where
- Meghalaya, India
- Why
- Various factors including political dynamics, economic priorities, and environmental concerns
- Honeymoon Murder
- Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi allegedly killed by his wife and others
- Political Changes
- Voice of the People Party (VPP) rose, Congress lost representation
- Cabinet Reshuffle
- Eight ministers resigned and eight were inducted in September
- Infrastructure
- Investments in road upgrades, skill development, and tourism infrastructure
- Education
- 130 crore in scholarships for 70,000 students, new curriculum mandates Khasi and Garo instruction
- Tourism
- Revived Autumn Calendar, Me'gong Festival in Garo Hills
- Illegal Coal Mining
- 11 unauthorised coke plants demolished, illegal mining remains active
- Inter-State Disputes
- Clashes over farmland access between Assam and Meghalaya