Six of the twelve points of contention will be addressed in the “first phase” to end the decades-long border dispute between Assam and Meghalaya.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made the announcement on Tuesday while briefing representatives from all political parties in the state.

“Our efforts to resolve Assam-Meghalaya border row have started bearing fruits as 6 of the 12 areas of difference have been identified for resolution in the first phase,” said Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.

He added: “The areas of differences taken up for final settlement are: Hahim, Gizang, Tarabari, Boklapara, Khanapara-Pillingkata and Ratacherra.”

“A roadmap for amicable settlement has been prepared based on recommendations of three regional committees with representatives from both the states,” CM Sarma further said.

On Tuesday, CM Sarma met with representatives from various political parties in Assam to discuss the border dispute with neighbouring Meghalaya.

The meeting was held at the Koinadhara State Guest House in Guwahati. CM Sarma briefed all political party representatives on the latest developments in the border dispute talks with Meghalaya.

“During an interaction, briefed representatives of all political parties on the progress made so far,” said Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.

The meeting was attended by Assam ministers Ranoj Pegu and Ashok Singhal, the leader of the opposition – Debabrata Saikia, MLAs, chief secretary Jishnu Barua, senior government officials, and representatives from all parties.

“We’ve arrived at this point after several rounds of CM-level discussions,” Assam’s chief minister explained.

Notably, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his Meghalaya counterpart Conrad Sangma met on Monday for one more crucial round of talks on the two states’ thorny border issue.

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