Imphal, Aug. 11 -- Four MLAs today called upon Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan and discussed issues related to border areas.
The MLAs- Awangbou Newmai, Khashim Vashum, and Leishiyo Keishing of the Naga People's Front (NPF), and Independent MLA J. Kumo Sha apprised the Governor about the issues among others the Free Movement Regime (FMR) and Border Fencing. They requested the Governor to take appropriate steps to facilitate an amicable resolution.
The United Naga Council (UNC) had opposed removal of FMR and it has decided to launch series of stir to fulfill its demands. Under the FMR all Myanmar and Indian citizens can cross each other's territory till 16 km without any documents . Earlier it was allowed upto 40 km which has led...