Guwahati, July 12 -- The Assam Government will press for a tripartite meeting involving the Centre and a conglomerate of 21 organisations of Karbi Anglong for resolving their demands, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday.
Sarma met with representatives of the Forum for Hills Autonomous State Movement (FHASM) Alliance here to discuss the issues raised by it.
The alliance, involving political as well as apolitical organisations, has been pressing for a 'state within state' for Karbi Anglong district, among other demands.
'Our tribal sisters and brothers are an intrinsic part of Assam's social fabric. We are committed to empower them and protect their unique heritage,' Sarma said in a post on X after the meeting.
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