SHILLONG, Sept 3: The Nokma Council has vehemently opposed the state government’s recommendation to the Centre for introduction of the village council and municipal council in the proposed amendment to Sixth Schedule.
A statement by the Council on Friday said the Council has resolved to urge the Meghalaya government to totally withdraw the recommendation given to the Union government because of the negative impact of the said two bodies on the traditional rights, powers, functions and structure of Garo local bodies.
“Since, the proposed introduction of the village council and municipal council shall have an effect on the traditional fabric of the Garo society, the Nokma Council and the Garo civil societies in its joint meeting on September 3, decided to take the issue to the people Garo Hills,” it said.
In the joint meeting the Nokma Council and the Garo civil societies have unanimously resolved to convene a protest rally/public demonstration cum public meeting on September 6 at Nokma Council office, Balading, Tura.