KHNAM demands KHADC to act against misusing of tribal surnames

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaAugust 25, 2020

The Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM) has expressed concern over the alleged inaction of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) on a complaint against misusing of tribal surnames by people from non-indigenous communities.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, president of the KHNAM state youth wing, Thomas Passah informed that the party had submitted a complaint to the KHADC on January 30 and June 10, this year against violation of the Council’s Lineage Act, 1997.

“Based on this complaint, the Council had summoned one Vinu Shishupal (for misusing a tribal surname) but unfortunately, we are yet to know the action taken against him till date. We are also surprised that the concerned person is still continuing with his businesses without fear,” Passah said.

Slamming the KHADC for sleeping over the issue, he said, “We, therefore, demand the Council to make public the action taken against the person in order to send a clear message to the others, who are also trying to misuse tribal surnames for their business interest.”