Shillong: Traditional heads and clan elders rejected the 2026 Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council Land Amendment Bill. They claim the council bypassed the core of Khasi democracy. The group wants an immediate recall of the legislation. They say the council pushed the bill through without asking the traditional custodians of the land.
Synjuk general secretary Ralph L Blah confirmed the group's stance after a meeting of local leaders. They want the KHADC to withdraw the notification and reconsider the bill entirely. "The meeting resolved to oppose the Amendment Bill and demand that the KHADC withdraw the notification and bring back the Bill for reconsideration," Blah said.
Village authorities, Raid institutions, and Himas now plan to unite against the move. The leaders will send formal requests to the Governor, Chief Minister, and other top officials to force intervention. They also intend to deliver their resolution to the KHADC Chief Executive Member. Blah noted the council ignored key entities that manage land under customary law. The group refuses to approach the council for talks until the officials take the first step. They insist the KHADC acted alone and must now reach out to traditional institutions to fix the mess.
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