Guwahati, Dec 11 (PTI) Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today rejected the demand for states for Bodo, Karbi and Dimasa tribes carved out of Assam.
"We desire to live together and create a greater Assamese society," he told newsmen outside the assembly.
"This demand (for smaller states for the tribes) is nothing new and autonomous councils have been created under the sixth schedule of the constitution," he said.
Assuring different groups demanding separate state of full support for their development, he said "I admit there are problems, particularly economic problems. But I assure the autonomous councils we will consider all their problems sympathetically and take measures to ensure their progress and development."
Bodos, Dimasas and Karbi tribes of Assam have renewed their demands for separate states carved out of Assam following the Centre's decision to create a separate Telangana state.
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