The joint inspection between the regional committees of Assam and Meghalaya to the remaining six areas of difference may be delayed due to the upcoming Assembly polls in Assam, according to Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong.
Meghalaya Cabinet Minister and MDA Spokesperson Paul Lyngdoh on Thursday said that while the state is fully prepared with all necessary documents for the interstate boundary talks with Assam, no major decisions are expected to be taken anytime soon due to the ongoing election season in Assam.
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday said the second phase of border talks between Assam and Meghalaya for resolving the remaining six areas of difference will be resumed very soon.
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has said that many villages currently on the Assam side of the border are seeking inclusion with Meghalaya and his government is aware of the demand which is why a joint demarcation survey has been initiated to bring about a solution.
Cabinet minister and chairman of the regional committee for West Khasi Hills Paul Lyngdoh on Friday said the joint site visit to Langpih sector and submission of reports by the regional committees of Assam and Meghalaya will be completed within this month.
The Jaintia National Council (JNC) on Wednesday urged the respective regional committees of Assam and Meghalaya for Jaintia Hills to conduct a historical survey so that the border talks between the two States will ensure that the historical background of the Pnar community will be kept into consideration.
