Mawjymbuin cave row: Hindu group threatens demo at Byrnihat on Dec 24

Guwahati, Dec 22: With just a day left for the “deadline” served by Assam-based Hindu group Kutumba Surakshya Parishad (KSP) for allowing resumption of rituals at Mawjymbuin cave at Mawsynram, the KSP stood firm on its stand to go ahead with its protest along Meghalaya-Assam border.

While Meghalaya government has maintained that it had least say in the matter since the decision to ban the rituals was taken by local dorbar shnong which has authority over the site, and not the government, the Hindu group has been demanding arrangement of a meeting with local stakeholders.

The cave, renowned for its natural Shiva Lingam formation, has been closed to Hindu rituals since August 2024, following a ban imposed by the Mawsynram Dorbar Shnong (village council).

On the other hand, the KSP had set a deadline of December 23 for the Meghalaya government to arrange a meeting with all stakeholders and facilitate a site visit to the Mawjymbuin cave.

Failing this, the organisation has announced a protest demonstration at Byrnihat on December 24.

“This is our final request to the authorities concerned to arrange a meeting for us with all the stakeholders and arrange a visit to the site within a stipulated time,” said Satya Ranjan Bora, president of KSP.

Announcing KSP’s decision to stage a demonstration at Byrnihat on December 24, Borah said, “We are doing our constitutional duties provided to us in Article 51 (A) of the Constitution of India. In a democratic country like India, we have the right to show our demonstration anywhere in the country for any cause.”

Demanding intervention of chief minister Conrad Sangma, they said, We would like to convey our sincere request to the office of Meghalaya chief minister to look into this matter and to do the needful at an early date.”

Meanwhile, Borah also claimed that two other organisations – Sanatani Jagrata Prahari and Hindu Surakshya Sena – have confirmed their participation in the protest.

Hot this week

Pay hike of Assam ministers, MLAs likely as 3-member panel submits report

Full report likely by Oct 30 Guwahati Sept 25: There...

Meghalaya Biological Park Inaugurated After 25 Years: A New Chapter in Conservation and Education

Shillong, Nov 28: Though it took nearly 25 years...

Meghalaya man missing in Bangkok

Shillong, Jan 10: A 57-year-old Meghalaya resident, Mr. Treactchell...

ANSAM rejects Kuki’s separate administration demand, says bifurcation not acceptable

Guwahati, Sept 8: Rejecting the separate administration demand of...

Meghalaya’s historic fiber paves the way for eco-friendly products and sustainable livelihoods

By Roopak Goswami Shillong, Oct 25: From making earbuds to...

Iran executes 3 more prisoners it accused of spying for Israel

Dubai, June 25: Iran executed three more prisoners Wednesday...

Four killed in blast near Afghan border in Pakistan’s KP

Peshawar, June 25: At least four persons were killed...

Aurangzeb tomb row: HC grants bail to nine accused held for riots in Nagpur

Nagpur, June 25: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday...

Astronaut Shukla carries hopes, aspirations of 140 crore Indians: PM Modi

New Delhi, June 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on...

Nine men trapped in swollen Tawi river rescued in Jammu

Jammu, June 25: Nine men were rescued Wednesday in...

Mizoram Child Rights Commission demands stringent punishment against man for sexual abuse

Aizawl, June 25: Mizoram State Commission for Protection of...

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla embarks on space odyssey

New Delhi, June 25: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla scripted...

Chopra emerges winner at Golden Spike meet, joins coach Zelezny among title winners

Ostrava (Czech Republic), June 25: Indian javelin throw superstar...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img