Shillong, Aug 20: The Meghalaya and the Assam Chief Ministers have taken up the inter-state trouble arising out of the violent rally carried out by KSU in the city.
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma discussed the unrest with his Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday (Aug 20)
“Spoke with the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. @himantabiswa ji regarding the unfortunate violence in Shillong on 19th August and the reactions that have followed, which have affected the common people and commuters of both States. We have agreed to work together, as always, to normalise the situation. Designated Cabinet Ministers from both States will meet to take the discussions forward and explore ways to restore peace, trust and normalcy. Appeal to citizens of both States to maintain peace, harmony and restraint. Meghalaya and Assam share deep bonds, and we must work together to protect them”, the CM wrote on X
Earlier, the Assam posted on X. “Also conveyed to Shri @SangmaConrad Assam’s concern over the recent incidents in Shillong, particularly those involving Assam-registered vehicles. Hon’ble Minister for Border Protection Shri @ATULBORA2 has been asked to coordinate closely with the authorities in Meghalaya and work towards ensuring that peace and normalcy prevail between our two States. Assam and Meghalaya are sister States, bound by deep historical, cultural and people-to-people ties. Mutual respect, restraint and sensitivity must guide us at all times. We must do everything within our power to preserve the harmony, friendship and goodwill that have long defined the relationship between our people”.
