Nagaland official Y Kikheto Sema pays courtesy call to Atul Bora, Assam Minister for Agriculture and Border Affairs.
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DIMAPUR — Principal Secretary of Forest Environment & Climate Change, Fisheries & Aquatic Resources and Parliamentary Affairs, Y Kikheto Sema paid a courtesy call to Atul Bora, Assam Minister for Agriculture and Border Affairs, at his official residence in Guwahati on December 31, 2025.
During the meeting, the minister reaffirmed his firm commitment to safeguarding the interests of the Sūmi (Sema) Naga people residing in Upper Assam, particularly the six villages under Tinsukia district, an update stated.
Bora acknowledged the historical presence of the Sūmi Nagas in the region, noting that their settlement predates India’s Independence, with records indicating the establishment of a Sūmi Naga village as early as 1904.
He emphasised that such historical continuity must be respected while addressing present-day administrative and developmental concerns.
Discussions also focused on further strengthening the long-standing relationship between the states of Assam and Nagaland, especially in the sensitive border areas.
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Both sides underscored the importance of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and sustained dialogue to protect the rights and interests of the Naga and Assamese communities.
The shared historical sentiment that “Nagas and Ahoms are inseparable” was reaffirmed as a guiding principle for fostering harmony and stability in the region.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to interact with Tripul Bora, younger brother of the minister and an alumnus of the College of Agriculture, Medziphima, who is actively engaged in the tea and farming sector.
“The interaction, held on the final day of the year, concluded on a note of optimism, with shared hopes for peace, development, and prosperity along the Assam–Nagaland border. The meeting was described as constructive and reflective of a continued commitment to dialogue, understanding, and regional harmony,” the update stated.