Jind: The Naugama Khap in Jind, which has recently come into the spotlight over discussions surrounding love marriages, live-in relationships and homosexuality, has now decided to convene a women’s khap mahapanchayat in Ramrai village.A meeting of the executive committee of the Naugama Khap was held on August 1, 2026, which was presided by Naugama khap president Jaibir Lohan. The meeting led to a controversy after a participant, Virender Dhull, said girls should not sit astride on motorcycles with their fathers or brothers, and should wear decent clothes. His remarks drew widespread criticism, with several women questioning the Khap.Later, Naugama khap president Jaibir Lohan clarified that the suggestions made by the spokesperson were not included in any official decision of the Khap. He said that times have changed, and that no decision had been taken regarding “how girls should sit on motorcycles.”As per sources, the Naugama khap has jurisdiction over 21 villages.“The mahapanchayat will begin at 10 am on Aug 23, and will focus on social evils and women’s safety. The meeting will be chaired by professor Santosh Dahiya, president of the women’s wing of the Sarv Jatiya Sarv Khap Panchayat,” said a spokesperson of the khap.
