Meghalaya, Assam to Soon Begin Second Phase of Boundary Talks: CM Conrad K Sangma

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Okay Sangma on Wednesday stated that he and his Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma will quickly begin the second section of dialogue to resolve the remaining six areas of distinction alongside the inter-state boundary. The 2 northeastern states have earlier agreed to demarcate the boundary alongside six different areas of distinction after conclusion of the primary section of the dialogue.

”We have now been talking to one another however are usually not capable of finding time as now we have so many points in hand. There are additionally some upcoming elections in Assam. So as soon as these are over, I hope quickly we will provoke the second section of the boundary talks,” Sangma advised reporters right here. He stated that Sarma has assured him that Assam Police has been instructed to make sure that the scenario alongside the inter-state boundary in West Khasi Hills district doesn’t irritate.

He was referring to a latest incident the place Assam Police personnel had resorted to lathi-charge on residents of Malang Huhapra village in Meghalaya’s West Khasi Hills District after they protested the arrest of two villagers. The Assam Police had additionally allegedly tried to cease building work and assaulted some residents of Mallangkona Salbari village.

Sangma stated he has directed the police to analyze the incidents, and in addition taken up the matter with Sarma and urged him to make sure that crucial motion is taken in order that such incidents are usually not repeated. ”Final night, I had a dialogue with the Assam chief minister and he has assured me that crucial directions shall be given to the police to make sure such incidents don’t occur once more,” he stated.

Sangma asserted that each states have to deal with the difficulty with care. ”We have to present restraint. He (Sarma) was additionally involved about this challenge and he has assured me that he’ll get the required motion carried out. The police shall be requested to point out restraint particularly holding in thoughts that dialogue on the border challenge continues to be on. Subsequently, to keep away from any sort of confusion or any aggravation within the scenario, such sorts of acts ought to be prevented,” he stated.

Sangma stated ruling MDA coalition companions are effectively conscious of the proceedings of the discussions they usually don’t have any questions or considerations relating to the primary spherical of dialogue. He stated that the MoU signed with Assam is not going to be reviewed.

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