Diphu, Oct. 27 -- The All Party Hill Leaders Conference (APHLC) staged a massive rally in Diphu on Tuesday, demanding electoral reforms under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, stronger safeguards for indigenous communities and autonomous statehood for Assam's hill districts under Article 244(A).

The rally began at the historic Karbi Club in Ronghinang, a venue associated with the Roman Script Movement, the Autonomous State Movement and the Karbi Youth Festival. Hundreds of party workers and supporters marched through the streets of Diphu towards the offices of the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) and the Deputy Commissioner.

The demonstration was led by APHLC president Jones Ingti Kathar,...