National Solemn Commitment: Hynniewtrep body urges Governor to constitute special central panel

A REPORTER

SHILLONG: To implement the ''National Solemn Commitment'' laid down in the ''Annexed Agreement'' signed and accepted by the then Governor General of India C Rajagopalachari, and the Chiefs of the Federation of Khasi States on August 17, 1948, the HITO (Hynñiewtrep Integrated Territorial Organization) demanded that a special national leve;l panel be constituted.

The HITO also requested the Governor of Meghalaya, Satya Pal Malik to ensure that the proposed special committee comprises representatives of the PMO (Prime Minister' Office) and also that is chaired by the Union Home Minister of India.

The organisation also apprised the Governor on the de-politicisation and provision of 10 seats for the Chiefs (Syiem, Lyngdoh, Sirdar,Wahadar & Dolloi) of Hima/Elaka to be elected amongst themselves as ''Nominated Members'' of the KHADC (Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council) and JHADC (Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council) with a term of two years among various other issues.

''We are established in 2021 to promote and protect the social and customary laws and practices including the treaty rights (Instrument of Accession & Annexed Agreement -- August 17, 1948) of the 25 Khasi States and Jaintia people. We place the humble facts below for your kind consideration and intervention,'' said HITO president Donbok Dkhar.

He also said that till such time that the 'National Solemn Commitments' as agreed in the 'Annexed Agreement' of the 'Instrument of Accession' of 17th August 1948, are not completed, ''the interim suggestions and views may please be seriously considered by Hon'ble Prime Minister in the upcoming amendments of The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Amendment) Bill-2019'.

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