The Dorbar Ki Waheh Kur Ri Jaintia, under the aegis of the Synjuk Ki Rangbah Kur held a dorbar in Amlarem to discuss preservation of matrilineal clan traditions and empowerment of clan organisations across the state.
The meeting was led by President of Dorbar Ki Waheh Kur Ri Jaintia, Khroo L. Pariat who urged the various clans of the region to formalize their organizations and register with the District Councils.
President of Synjuk Ki Rangbah Kur Ka Bri U Hynñiewtrep, R.L. Kharpran highlighted the importance of unifying all traditional clans in the state, a movement initiated by the late H.S. Shylla. He noted the organization’s expansion into five branches across the state: East Khasi Hills, West Khasi Hills, South West Khasi Hills, Jaintia Hills, and Ri Bhoi.
Speakers at the meeting, including Rapionglang Blah and Erwin K. Syiem Sutnga, emphasized the need to protect local traditions from potential conflicts with national laws.
Blah recalled past efforts by the High Court, under Retired Justice S.R. Sen, to dismantle traditional village councils, while Sutnga warned against national laws that might disrupt the social fabric of tribal communities.
All speakers collectively advocated for the empowerment of district councils to better defend the interests of tribal communities, with a particular focus on safeguarding the unique cultural and traditional rights of Meghalaya’s residents, a press release said.
