Suspended Syiem of Hima Nongspung, Petrick Syiemiong has alleged the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) had removed him without valid reasons by succumbing to a complaint lodged by non-members of the dorbar hima.
Syiemiong at a press conference today stated that following his suspension the KHADC was quick to appoint an acting syiem, Kyntiewborlang Syiemlieh.
He claimed that the complainants who are not members of the dorbar hima and neither from the Syiemiong clan, without valid proof sought for his suspension, and the executive member of Elaka Pynshngain N Syiem was quick to act.
“I was appointed the full-fledged Syiem as per custom and tradition, chosen by the clan, confirmed by the Lyngdoh, and passed by the KHADC. This suppression by Pynshngain is unacceptable and condemnable,” he added.
Syiemiong has also sought the immediate removal of the acting Syiem within three days.
