Welcoming the proposed move by the government of Assam and government of India to sign peace accord with six militant outfits in Karbi Anglong district, the Dimasa Public Organization, Nagaland (DPON) has, however, appealed to both the central and Assam government to take note of non-Karbi indigenous tribal in the hill district and ensure that their status remained equal in the matter of rights and privileges.
In a press release, DPON president K Naben pointed out that Dimasa tribe with a population of about 60,000 live in 151 odd villages in Karbi Anglong district. DPON maintained that Dimasa tribe had co-existed with Karbis and others from time immemorial, which it said should not be discounted. The organisation also stated that as per medieval history large portion of the district of Karbi Anglong was under the suzerainty of the Dimasa Kachari kingdom.
Further, DPON stated that there exists large portion of land traditionally owned by the Dimasa in Karbi Anglong district, which should not be bifurcated.
In the light of the above, DPON said Dimasas in Karbi Anglong should be made equal stakeholder in deciding the fate of Karbi Anglong in finding any political solutions.