Shillong, June 14: In a significant development regarding the border dispute between Assam and Meghalaya, the regional committee has announced its plans to submit a report to their respective state governments by August.
The announcement was made by Meghalaya Urban Affairs Minister, Sniawbhalang Dhar, during a meeting of the regional committee held in Psiar-Khanduli, West Jaintia Hills District, along with representatives from West Karbi Anglong District, Hamren, Assam.
During the meeting, both parties engaged in discussions and agreed to conduct an on-site visit, accompanied by their Chief Ministers, to gain a better understanding of the disputed region. Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar emphasized the committee’s approach, stating that they have not yet decided on a give-and-take strategy. Instead, they intend to listen to the locals and work towards an amicable resolution that satisfies both states.
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The regional committee has set a timeline to submit its report to the state governments by August. To facilitate this, an on-ground visit is scheduled to take place in the last week of June or July, with the presence of both Chief Ministers. This visit aims to gather valuable insights and perspectives from the affected communities.
Addressing concerns about disturbances at the border areas, the Chairman of the regional committee from Assam, Piyush Hazarika, clarified that the disruptions were not caused by Assam. He reassured that miscreants responsible for the disturbances do not belong to the state and emphasized the friendly relationship between Assam and Meghalaya.
Piyush expressed confidence that, under the current governments, Assam and Meghalaya will be able to amicably settle the long-standing border dispute within a short period of time.
The regional committee has announced that the next meeting is scheduled for July, as informed by Sniawbhalang Dhar. This ongoing dialogue and collaborative approach indicate positive strides towards resolving the Assam-Meghalaya border dispute and establishing peace and harmony in the region.
