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The National Federation of New States (NFNS) said here on Thursday that bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories had encouraged them for separate state demand. The Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT) is an NFNS constituent in Tripura. “The central government's recent decision to bifurcate J&K into two UTs has encouraged the NFNS member parties to intensify the movement for separate states,” said Debbarma. Friday's rally had assumed great significance in view of the J&K's bifurcation, he added. “We have requested the PMO to give us a fresh date as we are busy with the Fridaya's rally,” Debbarma said..