Nabam Tuki said the state government had on several occasions impressed upon the Centre to take up the issue with Beijing.

Education Minister Tapang Taloh introduced the bill, aimed at rationalizing transfer and posting of teachers, on July 7 last.

With the win, the Congress in the state has 47 MLAs in a 60-member House while opposition BJP has 11 legislators and two independents.

While the ruling Congress has nominated first-timer Nyamar Karbak, opposition BJP picked up Bai Gadi as its official candidate.