Villagers to give up Assam EPIC

SHILLONG: The headman and residents of Ummat village on Tuesday decided to discard their Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) issued by the Assam government.
The EPIC shows that Ummat falls under 20-Baithalangso Assembly Constituency whereas it falls under Mawhati Assembly Constituency.
Headman of the area, Dim Mukhim, said that Ummat is a disputed area between Meghalaya and Assam.
He also informed that Assam government officials have been camping in the village for the past three-four days for Aadhar enrollment.
Mukhim said that the residents possess EPIC of both the states and even showed these to reporters.
The residents of Ummat vote both in Assam and Meghalaya.
During a meeting on Tuesday, the residents rejected Aadhar enrolment done by Assam. They also informed that the Tiwas, who are settlers in Ummat and are demanding recognition as tribals from Meghalaya, have already enrolled for Aadhar offered by Assam government.
The Assam government has brought about development in villages falling under Block – I by constructing a mini stadium and better roads, establishing schools and providing electricity.