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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Assam, Arunachal inch closer towards boundary solution
1 2 3 4 5 6 Dibrugarh: Cabinet ministers from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh have held crucial talks to resolve decades-old boundary disputes, marking another step towards ending one of the region's most persistent administrative challenges. The fifth meeting of regional committees representing Assam's Dhemaji district and Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Siang and East Siang districts convened at the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute at Gogamukh in Dhemaji on Tuesday. The session was jointly chaired by Assam cabinet minister Jayanta Mallabaruah and Arunachal Pradesh cabinet minister Kento Jini. The committees focused on 13 unresolved border disputes between the districts, with discussions aimed at formulating time-bound solutions to all outstanding issues. "A consensus was built, and we are moving towards an amicable solution," said Mallabaruah, reflecting the cooperative tone that has defined recent inter-state negotiations. Echoing the optimism, Jini said, "The discussions were productive. I'm hopeful that under the visionary leadership of both chief ministers, we'll reach a permanent resolution within the next two months. This will further strengthen the bond of brotherhood between our states. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Doctor: If You Eat Eggs Every Day, This Is What Happens WellnessGuide Learn more Undo " The meeting was part of a broader reconciliation push launched after the historic Namsai Declaration, signed in July 2022 by Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu. The agreement laid out a framework for resolving disputes involving 86 villages along the shared 804km border. The Assam-Arunachal Pradesh boundary dispute dates back to 1951, when the North-East Frontier Tract — later renamed Arunachal Pradesh — was separated administratively from Assam without clearly defined borders. The issue persisted even after Arunachal Pradesh attained statehood in 1987, leading to administrative challenges and periodic friction between border communities. Senior officials from both states attended the meeting. Assam's delegation included minister Ranoj Pegu, MP Pradan Baruah, MLA Bhubon Pegu, and Lakhimpur DC Rahul Suresh Javir. Arunachal Pradesh was represented by deputy speaker Kardo Nyigyor, MLA Tojir Kadu, and Lower Siang DC Rujjum Rakshap. The collaborative model marks a shift from the adversarial stances that have historically defined northeast border disputes. By forming joint committees with shared leadership and equal representation, both states have embraced dialogue and mutual accommodation over rigid territorial claims. The next phase of talks will focus on practical mechanisms for demarcation and joint administration of previously disputed areas — bringing the states closer to resolving a 74-year-old territorial uncertainty.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Assam team conducts survey in 5 Arunachal villages
1 2 3 4 Dibrugarh: A high-level team from Assam led by Charaideo DC Neha Yadav visited five villages in Arunachal Pradesh's Longding district on Sunday to conduct a comprehensive field survey in a step towards resolving the decades-old interstate border dispute. The visit, conducted in the spirit of the Namsai Declaration that aims to amicably settle the border issues between the two northeastern states, focused on gathering detailed information about population settlements and cultural prominence in the villages of Tanglan Rusa, Kamkuh Rusa, Hasse Rusa, Langkhajan, and Rangula. The Assam delegation included additional DC and border magistrate Navadeep Changmai, Sapekhati revenue circle officer Lombit Hazarika, and officials from the administration and police department. They were welcomed and accompanied by Longding SP Dekio Gumja and other officials from Arunachal Pradesh throughout the field visit. The findings from the survey will be compiled into a report that will be submitted to the joint border committee comprising officials from both states. Further deliberations will follow as the two northeastern states work towards finalising border demarcation under the framework established by the Namsai Declaration. "Our objective is to collect ground-level data that will help both states move forward with boundary demarcation as envisioned in the Namsai Declaration. We are examining various aspects, including historical settlements, demographic patterns and cultural identities of these border villages," Yadav said. The border dispute between Assam and Arunachal dates back to colonial times when Arunachal was carved out as the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA) from Assam. After Arunachal achieved statehood in 1987, disagreements over the demarcation of boundaries continued to cause occasional tensions between the neighbouring states. A breakthrough came with the signing of the Namsai Declaration in July 2022, when CMs of both states agreed to reduce the number of disputed villages from 123 to 86 and work towards a permanent resolution. Sunday's survey represents a concrete step in implementing this agreement. Officials said similar surveys would be conducted in other disputed sectors along the 804-km-long interstate boundary in the coming months "This joint exercise demonstrates the commitment of both state govts to resolve long-standing issues through dialogue and cooperation. The spirit of cooperation is encouraging. Instead of viewing this as a territorial dispute, both sides are approaching it as an administrative exercise to ensure better governance for the people living in these areas," an official said.
