By H K Roy, PASIGHAT, Jan 17: In a Press-Release, the ABK (East Siang) President Okom Yosung informed that a consultative meeting was held with the representative of six villages of East Siang District namely Dapi,
Dapi-Moli, Detak, Korang, Sido and Mane on 16th January last at Ruksin Community Hall. In the joint statement, the President Yosung and Secretary HQ Tabung Ering said that inclusion of the mentioned Adi
inhabited villages in (would be) lower Siang district is unacceptable by the people of East Siang District and appealed the government to maintain natural boundary of East Siang district saying the these are
the integral part of the present East Siang. The release further added, a signature campaign is being launched by the ABK (ES) in this regard to strengthening their stand.
Among others, ZPM Ruksin Tongeng Panyang, former ZPM Tagen Tali, Anchal Chairperson Ojing Aje, former Anchal Chairperson Tasung Saroh were also present and supported the ABK’s efforts.