SHILLONG: The Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM) has petitioned Chief Minister Conrad Sangma seeking his intervention in amending the Constitution (Schedule Tribe) Order 1950 to redefine Khasi tribe and its sub-tribes.
The KHNAM state youth wing president, Thomas Passah, pointed to the irregularities in the Constitution (Schedule Tribe) Order 1950, saying till date, the subject order 1950 Pt XI, Sl No. 6 have notified Khasi, Jaintia, Synteng, Pnar, War, Bhoi, Lyngam as scheduled tribe of the state “which is incorrect and misleading”.
KHNAM urged Sangma to consider the matter for amendment by clearly mentioning the word “Khasi” as scheduled tribe, which constitutes of sub-tribes such as Khynriam, Pnar, Bhoi, War, Marram and Lyngam.
It stated that such errors may create confusion and bring about legal hurdles in future and further divide the indigenous communities if not corrected at the earliest.
A copy of the letter was sent to the KHADC chief executive member.
