Garo Community Opposes KHADC’s Exclusionary Move

Correspondent

Nongpoh, March 16:  The Garo community under the banner All Khasi Hills A’chik Federation (AKHAF) had gathered denouncing the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) for their decision to exclude the Garos from holding Rangbah Shnong Post in the Khasi Hills Region.

Over 300 residents gathered and convened a meeting which was led by Serimina D Marak, President of Ri Bhoi District Women Wing, and General Secretary Manuel Ch Marak at Nongspung A under Pillangkata Police Outpost.

Speaking to the media after the meeting, Serimina D Marak and Manuel Ch Marak slammed KHADC for taking up the motion or Bill at the District Council session which stated the removal of Rangbah Shnong posts of any Garo residents at villages under Khasi Hills region.

They also said that this move has hurt the sentiment of the Garos, who have been living in many villages in Khasi Hills Region for the past 18 century as they have been living in peace and harmony in this region.

They also added that the representatives have also submitted a written to the Chief Minister seeking his intervention on this matter.

The two AKHAF leaders, have also reiterated their demands for removal of the bill within two weeks’ deadline if the same is not taken into consideration, the AKHAF will be compelled to take stern action against this.