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Khasi Students Union
The Khasi Students Union (KSU), which is a premier student organization in Meghalaya, was formed on March 20, 1978. It was associated by the students of twelve colleges under the North Eastern Hill University including the University students from Meghalaya. At its inception, the motto was "FOR THE WELFARE OF THE STATE AND THE COMMUNITY" and later it was changed to "MAIT SHAPHRANG KHLUR KA RI" (Strive ahead children of the soil). The Constitution of the KSU adopted on December 18, 1981, spelt out in clear terms that it shall try to help in fostering the spirit of unity, love and mutual help among the students of Meghalaya. It also stated that it shall stand firm to protect fundamental rights, the special place and freedom of each and every member. Lastly, it stated that it shall not take part in politics or religious matters.
In the Constitution as amended on April 4, 1993 at the Khasi National Awakening Day, the objectives were further expanded to include demands from the Government for infrastructural facilities to uplift education according to the time by setting up Government colleges, medical, engineering and agricultural colleges. It also wanted protection from the Government through laws so that the children of the soil may control the economy, Government and land. It also wanted to awaken in the Khasi community a respect for their language, culture, tradition and all that belongs to the Khasi nation. Of the nine objectives, the last spoke clearly about peace. It read "To achieve peace in the Khasi land within the framework of the Indian Constitution by placing it on the same level with Jammu and Kashmir".
