Shillong, Dec 02: The Federation of Khasi States is awaiting central conclusion to the IOA & AA to ensure effective protection of the indigenous tribes of Meghalaya a conclusion of the treaty terms of the IOA & AA under a Special Article within the Constitution of India.
The FKS is of the opinion that by incorporating the treaty terms of the Instrument of Accession and Annexed Agreement agreed and signed between the Government of India and the Federation of Khasi States on 17 August 1948 is the only way to address the constant conflict and apprehensions of fear from Central Laws such as CAB and other legislature imposed over the customary laws of the Khasi and Garo tribes of Meghalaya. Said Mr John Kharshiing Adviser & Spokesperson,Federation of Khasi States.
