Shillong : A large number of Garo youths residing in Shillong, staged a rally on Wednesday, gathering at Motphran to express solidarity with the people of Garo Hills.
The rally was organised under the leadership of the Garo Students’ Union Khasi Hills Zone. Participants marched from Khyndailad to Motphran carrying placards and raising slogans.
The procession was as part of efforts by the youths to voice concern over the recent unrest linked to the elections to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council.
According to organisers, the rally was also aimed at joining a public gathering called by the Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) at Motphran. During the gathering, the participants expressed support for the people of Garo Hills who were reportedly attacked amid tensions arising from the GHADC election process.
The youths said the rally was meant to show solidarity with those affected by the recent incidents and to draw attention to the situation unfolding in the Garo Hills region.
