Deputy chief minister Sniawbhalang Dhar on Wednesday informed that the regional committee for West Jaintia Hills is waiting for the report from the concerned deputy commissioner in regards to the villages under Block-I area
The Meghalaya government remains optimistic about the resumption of the second phase of interstate boundary talks with Assam, with Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expected to lead the discussions.
The resumption of the second phase of border talks between Assam and Meghalaya remains uncertain, with the Meghalaya government stating that dates will be announced only after coordination with its Assam counterpart is finalized.
Cabinet Minister and senior BJP leader, AL Hek, has expressed concerns over the prolonged delay in resuming the second phase of the Assam-Meghalaya interstate boundary discussions. Highlighting the growing unease among MLAs, Hek urged for swift action to resolve the longstanding border dispute.
Amlarem Legislator and Chief Adviser to the Government of Meghalaya, Lahkmen Rymbui, who also chaired the committee for Ri-Bhoi formed to resolve the longstanding border issue between Assam and Meghalaya, addressed the government's intent to begin the second phase of negotiations.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will likely resume the second phase of border talks for resolving the remaining six areas of difference next month.
The Hill State People’s Democratic Party (HSPDP) on Wednesday urged the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government to resume the second phase of border talks with its Assam counterpart for resolving the six remaining areas of difference shared between the two states.
To find an amicable solution to the long-standing inter-state boundary dispute, Mizoram and Assam will resume border talks on August 9, 2024 in Aizawl after a gap of 20 months.
As the discussions concerning the border between Meghalaya and Assam continues, the Chief Minister’s Level Talk is scheduled to take place on Saturday in Guwahati.
