Shillong, July 9: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said the dialogue with Meghalaya on the inter-state border issue is on and there has been no friction between the two states.
Sarma was in Jowai on Thursday( July 9) to celebrate Behdienkhlam festival.
Sarma told reporters that the two governments are in regular touch to resolve any issues that arise along the border.
“I keep on meeting the CM and Deputy CM. So, the channel of discussion is always open. We keep on meeting and there is no friction. Whenever something happens, we resolve that immediately with the spirit of friendship,” Sarma said.
Regarding reports of frequent frictions in border areas, the Assam CM downplayed the concerns. “I don’t think so…everything is smooth,” he said.
The state government recently reconstituted its regional committees to take forward the second phase of border talks.
The committees will examine the remaining six areas of difference between Meghalaya and Assam.
Both the states had signed agreement in March 2022 to resolve disputes in six of the 12 areas of difference.
The second phase will examine the remaining six areas — Langpih, Borduar, Nongwah-Mawtamur, Deshdemoreah, Block I and Block II, and Psiar-Khanduli.
