The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) will convene a special meeting to discuss the implementation of the Administration of Elaka Amendment Act 2023 and the Khasi Social Custom of Lineage Amendment Act 2023.
The meeting will be held at Polo Ground on January 18 from 10: 30 am onwards.
Spokesperson of the Synjuk ki Rangbah Kur ka Bri u Hynniewtrep, an assembly of clan leaders, Erwin K Syiem Sutnga said that the special meeting has been convened for the Hima, Dorbar Shnong, Rangbah, Seng/Dorbar Kur, Seng Kynthei, and Seng Samla of the Khasi Hills districts.
“This meeting is crucial and definitive in clarifying the implementation of the new laws introduced by the KHADC that aim to expand and uphold the traditions and heritage of the Khasi-Jaintia community,” he said.
Syiem said the assembly will also serve as a platform to assert the authority and unity of the Khasi-Jaintia people, to safeguard the matrilineal system and the traditional governance and to preserve the unique identity of the community.
Urging people to attend the meet, he said each clan is required to send at least 10 representatives.