Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reviews border issues with Nagaland
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has reviewed the issues related to the state's border with Nagaland
- GUWAHATI — Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has reviewed the issues
related to the state's border with Nagaland and stressed on sustained peace
along the boundary.
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- The chief minister also emphasised on constructive dialogue
to ensure harmony and progress in its areas bordering Nagaland.
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- He reviewed the issues of the Assam-Nagaland border at a
high-level meeting here on Saturday, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said in
a post on X.
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- He underscored the importance of sustained peace, mutual cooperation
and constructive dialogue during the meeting.
- “Assam remains firmly committed to preserving its historical
and cultural bonds with Nagaland while advancing a framework of economic
collaboration and enduring harmony,” Sarma said.
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- Assam shares a 512.1-km border with Nagaland, with a dispute
over the boundary since the creation of the neighbouring state in 1963.
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- The matter is now pending before the Supreme Court for a
resolution.
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- As per information laid in the Assam Assembly, Nagaland has
"encroached" the highest chunk of land in Assam among the bordering
states, with 59,490.21 hectares under its "illegal" occupation.
