Shillong,Jan 26: Governor Phagu Chauhan has reiterated the commitment of the MDA government to resume talks with the HNLC.
Addressing the gathering at Polo Ground on the occasion of 75th Republic Day, the governor said, “The Government is committed to bring lasting peace to the State and once again reiterates that it is open to having talks with the HNLC within Indian’s constitutional framework and as per the guidelines of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
Law and order
According to the Governor, during the last year the overall law and order situation in the state was peaceful.
Border dispute
“We made significant progress in resolving the border dispute between Meghalaya and Assam. Following the historic signing of a memorandum of understanding in March 2022 for six areas of difference, the process of survey has been initiated to demarcate the interstate boundary. The two Chief Ministers met again in May 2023 to initiate the process of resolving the dispute in the remaining six areas of difference. Regional Committees have been formed for these areas and they have conducted meetings with their Assam counterparts”, he said.
Image: Shad Mastieh celebrating 75th Republic Day at Polo Ground, Shillong, on Jan 26
