Objection to misrepresentation of Khasi–Jaintia reservation category in Assembly proceedings

Editor,

I am writing to place on record, for public awareness, that I have formally submitted a constitutional representation to the Hon’ble Speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly concerning the misrepresentation of the “Khasi–Jaintia” reservation category during recent Assembly deliberations on the Meghalaya Job Reservation Policy.

The representation raises concerns regarding the selective omission of the Jaintia component while referring to the 40% reservation category officially classified as “Khasi–Jaintia.” The matter is not semantic but constitutional in nature, as it pertains to the integrity of officially notified Scheduled Tribe classifications and the responsibility of legislative discourse to reflect accuracy and neutrality.

In my submission, I have respectfully urged the Chair to examine the official records of the debate, issue necessary clarification reaffirming the composite classification, and advise adherence to officially recognised terminology in future proceedings.

This communication is intended to uphold constitutional propriety, institutional accuracy, and the equal recognition of distinct tribal identities within the State. It is not adversarial, but grounded in constitutional principle.

Yours etc.,

Dr. Omarlin Kyndiah,

Shillong