GUWAHATI, Feb 21 : Members and leaders of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) today staged a sit-in demonstration in front of the Raj Bhavan in Guwahati demanding immediate dismissal of the Tarun Gogoi-led Government in the State and punishment to those involved in the multi-crore-rupee NC Hills scam. An 18-member delegation of the party also submitted a memorandum to the Governor and sent another to the President of India through the Governor seeking her intervention in the scam.

Talking to newsmen after meeting the Governor, AGP chief spokesman Atul Bora said: “The Governor assured us of explaining the NC Hills scam to the President in details. He also said that he would exercise all powers under him under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution for peace and development in NC Hills. The Governor further assured us of forming regional councils for regional development through decentralization of power. He said that he would not compromise on any ultra-politician nexus.”

Bora said the AGP would stage demonstration in New Delhi on February 25 and meet the Prime Minister and the President on the NC Hills scam.