Pradyot Kishore launched his fast-unto-death protest on Wednesday after his previous discussions with the Centre over a range of issues including the demand for a Greater Tipraland state remained inconclusive.
Some Northeast tribal parties are said to be upset that BJP-led NEDA has not held any meeting since ethnic clashes broke out in Manipur in May and are now “looking for another regional political platform”
Former minister and senior Motha leader Mevar Kumar Jamatia said while the 12-hour ADC strike was "successful", the tribal party intends to continue with the momentum of the statehood movement.
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