Himanta Appeals for Peace Along Assam-Arunachal Border, Says Boundaries Can Never Divide Hearts
Police fired in the air as protests turned into an indefinite blockade, while Sarma said the two states have resolved most border differences.
- On Thursday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma appealed to residents of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh to maintain peace, stating "no boundary can divide the hearts" of people living as brothers and sisters for generations.
- The two states have resolved 71 of 123 disputed villages through dialogue since April 20, 2023, with 52 villages remaining under discussion as both governments continue efforts to achieve complete resolution.
- At least 12 people from Assam were injured on August 10 after alleged firing in Dhemaji district; Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu stated Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu assured him of a "proper and impartial investigation."
- The Takam Mising Porin Kebang launched an indefinite economic blockade against Arunachal Pradesh to protest the alleged firing, blocking key entry points at Dwarmukh-Banderdewa and Solengi.
- Both states share an 804.1-km border and have constituted 12 regional committees to resolve disputes, maintaining commitment to peaceful negotiations as they work through remaining boundary differences.
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Himanta appeals for peace along Assam-Arunachal border, says boundaries can never divide hearts
A fresh clash erupted between protestors from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in Dhemaji district, forcing the police from the neighbouring State to fire in the air to control the mob even as the indefinite economic blockade against the Himalayan State entered its second day.
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LatestlyAssam-Arunachal border row: Himanta Sarma, Pema Khandu reaffirm brotherhood, urge for peaceful resolution
In a post on X, Sarma said Assam and Arunachal Pradesh share a bond that goes beyond state boundaries and appealed to people of both states to maintain peace and harmony as the two governments continue efforts to resolve the remaining border differences.
TMPK Suspends Assam-Arunachal Blockade After Talks
DHEMAJI- The Takam Mising Porin Kébang (TMPK) on Thursday temporarily suspended its road and economic blockade against Arunachal Pradesh following talks with the Assam government and representatives from the neighbouring state over the August 10 firing incident along the inter-state boundary in Dhemaji district. The decision came after discussions between TMPK leaders and senior Assam government officials, followed by another round of talks at …
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