Wed Sep 25 09:24:00 UTC 2024: ## KSU Demands Governor’s Intervention on Crucial Issues in Meghalaya

**Shillong, Meghalaya:** The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) has submitted a 6-point memorandum to Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar, urging his intervention on various pressing issues concerning the state.

The memorandum emphasizes the KSU’s strong stance on safeguarding the rights and future of Meghalaya’s indigenous population. The union has called for the immediate implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP), repeal of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), inclusion of the Khasi language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, exemption from the Indo-Nepal Friendship Treaty of 1950, resolution of the border dispute with Assam, and the establishment of a permanent Central Agricultural University in the state.

The KSU highlighted the urgent need for ILP implementation to curb illegal immigration, emphasizing the demographic shift Meghalaya faces due to the influx of migrants. The union expressed concern about the potential impact of the CAA on the state’s fragile demographic balance, citing the continuous influx of illegal immigrants since the Bangladesh Liberation War.

The KSU also urged the Governor to address the ongoing border dispute with Assam, ensuring that areas under the jurisdiction of tribal Khasi chiefs are included in Meghalaya’s territory.

Furthermore, the memorandum reiterated the longstanding demand for the inclusion of the Khasi language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. The union also highlighted the need for the establishment of a Central Agricultural University, a project stalled despite prior agreements and land acquisition.

The KSU expressed its hope that the Governor will prioritize these issues and advocate for the interests of Meghalaya’s indigenous tribes, ensuring their continued survival and prosperity.

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