India, Dec. 23 -- The proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on December 22 issued a sharp warning to Voice of the People Party (VPP) president Ardent M Basaiawmoit, accusing him of crossing limits in matters concerning indigenous governance and traditional institutions.

The militant group reacted to Basaiawmoit's recent remarks questioning the HNLC's involvement in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC), particularly over the prolonged delay in issuing the formal appointment order to the Syiem of Hima Sohra. The HNLC claimed the delay stemmed from political considerations and alleged that the KHADC's acting chief executive, whom it described as politically aligned with the VPP, influenced the decision-mak...