Will try to ensure creation of Garo Autonomous Council in coming session: Assam CM Tarun Gogoi

GUWAHATI: The Assam Government is in the process of ensuring the procedural requirements to create the Garo Autonomous Council, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said here.

"The matter will come up in the next Assembly session and we will try to ensure the creation of the Council in the coming session," Gogoi told a 12-member delegation of the Garo National Union (GNU), who called on him today.

The Union, led by its advisor Dr M S Sangma, requested the Chief Minister to take steps for implementation of their demand.

Gogoi pointed out that he was committed to the welfare of all sections of the society and assured the delegation that adequate measures would be taken to fulfill their demands.

The delegation submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister demanding creation of the Garo Autonomous Council.