Meghalaya Mahila Congress stands firm on safeguarding Khasi matrilineal identity

In an assertion of cultural values, the Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress (MPCC) has reiterated its stance against individuals adopting their father's surname, stating that those who do so should not be recognised as Khasi.

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The party's president, Joplyn S. Shylla, said this in a press statement, emphasising the party's commitment to preserving the region's matrilineal customs.

"We believe that those who opt for their father's surname should not be recognised as Khasis," said Shylla, underscoring the significance of the traditional practice of maternal surname inheritance, which is deeply ingrained in the Khasi and Jaintia communities of Meghalaya.

This position has drawn attention to the broader debate surrounding the preservation of matrilineal societies and their cultural legacies.