GUWAHATI, Feb 19: Several political and social organizations in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong district have accused Meghalaya of encroaching upon 33 villages within Assam’s territory. They allege that these villages have been illegally included in the Barato-Mukro constituency under the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) ahead of the council elections on February 21.
In a memorandum submitted to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the organizations expressed outrage over what they termed “naked aggression” by Meghalaya authorities. They asserted that all 33 villages—comprising 15 Karbi and 18 Khasi settlements—fall within the legally notified boundaries of West Karbi Anglong but have been wrongfully added to Meghalaya’s electoral map.
The 15 Karbi villages include Umkhirmi, Lumujem, Koma Anglong, Somutan, Rongkhelan, Wangpung, Mukoilum, Longtarthepi, Muthade-A, Muthade-B, Skap (Karbi) and others. The 18 Khasi villages are Mulaber, Pisiar, Khatkhasla, Mujem, Malain, Sopiyan, Madan, Dengler, Lamarang, Thangrong, Skap, Chinongthumei, Lang’et, Phalang, Arbon Phlephle, Lumujem, and Mukro (Middle part).
The memorandum further alleged that two candidates—Banikas Labang (Congress) and Aibar Sadap (NPP)—have been actively campaigning in these Assam villages without any intervention from local authorities. The organizations criticized the inaction of the district administration and law enforcement, accusing them of turning a blind eye to the situation.
Amid growing concerns among residents along the disputed border, the organizations warned that the move could lead to serious unrest and disrupt the fragile peace in the region. They urged the Assam government to take immediate action and engage with Meghalaya authorities to prevent further escalation.
The memorandum emphasized that Karbi Anglong’s boundaries, established in 1951, have remained unchanged and asserted that Assam has never encroached into Meghalaya. It dismissed the so-called “border dispute” as an artificial conflict created by vested interest groups to destabilize peace.
Strongly condemning the inclusion of these villages in Meghalaya’s electoral roll, the social organizations called it a provocative and unacceptable act. They urged the Assam government to intervene immediately and take up the matter with the Meghalaya government to prevent further territorial disputes.
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