Assam: TMPK seeks Sixth Schedule status for Mising Autonomous Council within a year

The Takam Mising Porin Kébang (TMPK) has announced plans to push for the inclusion of the Mising Autonomous Council (MAC) under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, setting a one-year deadline for the demand.

TMPK president Tilak Doley said the organisation would bring together elected representatives from all 40 council constituencies after the results of the upcoming MAC elections are declared on December 3.

A delegation comprising the representatives is scheduled to meet the Assam Chief Minister on December 4 to press for constitutional safeguards for the Mising community.

The move is aimed at securing greater political rights for the community and strengthening the council's autonomous status through constitutional recognition, Doley said.

Meanwhile, Doley thanked political parties that have extended support to TMPK-backed candidates in the council elections. He also acknowledged the support of residents, intellectuals and leaders of social and cultural organisations in Jonai, particularly after TMPK-backed candidates secured unopposed victories in two council constituencies in the area.

The organisation said it would continue to work towards securing the community's political rights through the proposed Sixth Schedule inclusion.