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13 Villages in Langpih Sector Reject Assam Merger Claim, Choose to Stay in Meghalaya
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🗓 24 Sep 2026, 11:39 PM
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Residents of 13 villages in the Langpih sector have rejected Assam's merger claim, expressing their desire to remain part of Meghalaya.
Thirteen villages located in the Langpih sector have firmly rejected Assam's claim of merger, with residents clearly stating their preference to remain under Meghalaya's administration.
The villagers have collectively voiced their opposition to any move that would place them within Assam's territorial jurisdiction. Their stance underscores a strong local sentiment in favour of continuing association with Meghalaya.
The Langpih area has long been a subject of dispute between Assam and Meghalaya, and this latest expression of will by the residents adds another layer to the ongoing boundary discussion between the two states.
The villagers have collectively voiced their opposition to any move that would place them within Assam's territorial jurisdiction. Their stance underscores a strong local sentiment in favour of continuing association with Meghalaya.
The Langpih area has long been a subject of dispute between Assam and Meghalaya, and this latest expression of will by the residents adds another layer to the ongoing boundary discussion between the two states.