Shillong: The Regional Council Demand Committee and the Meghalaya Indigenous Minority Tribals Forum have threatened legal action against the state government. They oppose the mandatory 100-mark written exam in Garo or Khasi for District Selection Committee job applicants. Candidates must score at least 40 marks to pass. The groups claim this rule unfairly targets minority communities in Garo Hills.
RCDC chairman K. C. Boro argues students from minority and non-tribal backgrounds never studied these languages in school. The committee wants a 15 to 20 year transition period before the rule starts. Boro labeled the policy an arbitrary imposition. He stated, "It could severely restrict employment opportunities for candidates unfamiliar with Garo or Khasi."
The RCDC submitted formal requests to discuss these concerns with Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on May 25 and July 6. They also want to discuss creating an Autonomous Regional Council for minority tribals. Boro claims the administration ignored these requests. The committee gave the Chief Minister 30 days from October 1 to act before they head to court.
The delegation met with the Governor of Meghalaya regarding these demands. The Governor promised to examine the issues constitutionally and sympathetically. The organizations insist that officials need more consultation to prevent the unfair exclusion of qualified job seekers.
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