SHILLONG: The Dorbar Ki Khlieh Nongsynshar Ka Ri Hynniewtrep has condemned the alleged high handedness and politically motivated decision of the Executive Committee of KHADC led by Ardent M Basaiawmoit and KP Pangniang, Executive Member in charge Elaka, who have issued orders on May 19 to do away with the customary and social practice and process of election and nomination of Syiem in Malaisohmat state, by directing that the general public should participate in the election of the Syiem. This is serious and disrespectful act by the KHADC, John F Kharshiing, Chairman, Ka Dorbar Ki Khlieh Nongsynshar Ka Ri Hynniewtrep said.
“This sacrilegious act by the District Council on the traditional institutions of self government is detrimental to the survival of the customary practices, and contradictory to the very objective and purpose for which the Sixth Schedule and District Councils was provided to protect which are the traditional institutions,” Kharshiing said.
“This act reminds us of how dangerous it is when persons or individuals with little knowledge come to power and decide on important and critical issues such as customary laws and tradition. It is time to do away with political parties in the KHADC,” he said.
“It is known that this decision was based purely on political considerations by individuals close to the HSPDP. It is now clear that the HSPDP party, which during the MDC elections claimed to be championing the cause of the jaidbynriew has now taken decisions against the jaidbynriew for promotion of individuals who are supposedly active supporters of the HSPDP, Kharshiing alleged.
Kharshiing wanted to know whether the decision to destroy with one stroke what has been tradition in Hima Malaisohmat Syiemship for over 100 years, by the CEM and EM in charge Elaka had the mandate of the entire HSPDP.
