News Reporter
New Delhi, October 01, 2023 - A historic gathering at Jamta Nagar in New Delhi saw people from diverse backgrounds coming together to advocate for the recognition of the Khasi language and its inclusion in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
In a peaceful and impactful sit-in protest, voices resonated across the nation's capital, with prominent figures, politicians, and leaders uniting for a common cause - to grant national recognition to the Khasi language.
The event witnessed the presence of distinguished individuals, including Cabinet Minister Dr. Ampareen Lyngdoh, MLA Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar, Adviser to the Chief Minister and Former Minister Hamletson Dohling, and Former PHE Minister Samlin Malngiang. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) added its weight to the demonstration in a display of solidarity.
The collective demand for inclusion in the Eighth Schedule reverberated louder with the active participation of leaders representing various pressure groups. Among them were the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU), the Federation of Khasi Jaiñtia and Garo People (FKJGP), the Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC), and the Jaintia Students’ Union (JSU), among others. Members of the Khasi Author’s Society, committed to preserving and promoting Khasi literature, joined their voices to the call for recognition.
What made this protest truly historic was that it marked the inaugural occasion of such a demonstration in the national capital, where individuals came together to demand the rightful inclusion of the Khasi Language in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
This powerful and unified advocacy is poised to create waves and shine a spotlight on the importance of linguistic diversity and inclusivity within the Indian constitutional framework. The historic gathering serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of those championing the cause of the Khasi language and culture on a national stage.