The Synjuk Ki Rangbah Kur Ka Bri U Hynñiewtrep (Confederation of Clan Elders of the Land of the Hynñiewtrep) was founded on 7 January 2019, under the leadership of Bah H. S. Shylla during his tenure as the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC), along with other elders. From its inception, the Synjuk set its mission to preserve and uphold the clan lineage system (kheiñ kur kheiñ kha) traced through the mother, within the framework of the Dorbar Thawaiñ Dalariti (KHADC).
In pursuing this mission, many obstacles and challenges arose. Yet, in the end, the effort succeeded in enactment of the law, known as the Khasi Hills Autonomous District (Khasi Social Custom of Clan Lineage) Amendment Act, 2023. However, difficulties continued to mount, leading the Synjuk Ki Rangbah Kur Ka Bri U Hynñiewtrep to convene its Third General Dorbar on 27 September 2025.
The gathering deliberated thoroughly on the subject under the chairmanship of Robert June Kharjahrin nad the same was reiterated by the Chief Guest, Bah Strongpillar Kharjana, Chairman of the KHADC, who highlighted the social realities and daily challenges faced by the community. He emphasized that the role of the maternal uncle (kñi) is essential in strengthening the clan by guiding and nurturing the younger generation, bearing responsibility, and being a role model for the coming lineage.
Among the dignitaries who attended the Third General Dorbar of the Synjuk Ki Rangbah Kur were Bah M. B. Kharlukhi, Minister, Dorbar Hima Mylliem, Dr. K. M. Syiemlieh, Syiem Khynnah of Hima Nongkhlaw and Chairman of the Federation of Khasi States, eminent lawyer Robert June Kharjahrin, Pyniaid Sing Syiem, former CEM of the KHADC, and Dr. B. P. S. Toi, clan leader, who administered the oath of office to the newly elected executive members of the Synjuk for the term 2025–2028.
In the second session, clan elders from across the region participated, including Bah D. Donstan Khonglah from War Jaintia, Bah Ploster Syiem from Ri Bhoi, and several elders from the general public. They offered their views and suggestions on ways to preserve and safeguard the indigenous customs against any attempts that may distort or contaminate the traditional practices. During the election of the new office bearers, conducted by Dr. B. P. S. Toi, the Dorbar unanimously resolved to appoint and confirmed Bah R. L. Kharpran as President, Raphael Warjri as General Secretary, Bah Aristotle Lyngdoh, Bah Ploster Syiem, and Bah D. Donstan Khonglah as Vice Presidents, Erland Sun as Treasurer, Rapionglang Blah as the spokesperson and head of media team, along with sixteen other elders forming the executive body of the Synjuk Ki Rangbah Kur.