Haflong, March 7 -- The Sixth Schedule Protection Committee (SSPC) strongly condemned and opposed the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for Dima Hasao under Advantage Assam 2.0 on 25thFebruary between the District Administration, DICC, and private companies for the district.

The committee convener Daniel Langthasa in a press meet on Friday said that SSPC strongly opposes the signing of MoUs as it bypasses the N C Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC).

"Only NCHAC has the sole right to sign such agreements. This dilution of its powers is unacceptable as it undermines the autonomy guaranteed under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. We demand an immediate review and reversal of these MoUs to uphold the Sixth Schedule's ...