An intensive phase of agitation for statehood demand looms large over parts of Assam and adjoining areas in West Bengal, vital for surface communication links between the North East and the rest of the country, from the first day of the new year.
The Koch-Rajbongshi community 'living in parts of Assam and West Bengal' has announced an 'intense and indefinite phase of agitation' from January 1, 2010 to press for their demand for a separate 'Kamatapur' state carving out of Assam and West Bengal areas.
The president of All Koch Rajbongshi Students Union and leader of the statehood movement, Bishwajit Rai, informed that the protestors would launch indefinite railway and national highway blockade in protest against the failure of the Central government to address their long-standing demand