Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 10 2009:
The Assam Legislative Assembly today adopted a resolution vehemently opposing the demand for inclusion of certain areas of Assam in the proposed greater Nagaland or Nagalim.
The Forest and Environment Minister, on behalf of the Government moved the resolution: "The House vehemently opposes the demand for inclusion of certain areas of Assam in the proposed greater Nagalim.
The House reiterates its resolve that not a single inch of land of Assam will be allowed to be taken out of Assam and further resolve to preserve the territorial integrity of Assam as provided in the Constitution of India".
The resolut ion was unanimously supported by members of the Assam Legislative Assembly regardless of their party affiliation.
The resolution of the House came close on the heels of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly adopting a resolution supporting the greater Nagalim demand of the NSCN.