"The decision of the Centre will spark social unrest in the state and we will oppose granting of citizenship to them (Chakma and Hajong refugees) within the territory of the state," AAPSU general secretary Tobom Dai told reporters here.
"If they are granted citizenship, the future of the indigenous tribal population will be at stake and will change the demography of the state," Dai said.
"The refugees have already outnumbered the local population especially in Diyun and Bordumsa areas under Changlang district and with granting of citizenship they will get political rights in the state," Dai said.
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