Arunachal CM Welcomes Assam Counterpart's Reassuring Remarks on Border Incident
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has welcomed the "positive and reassuring" statement from his Assam counterpart regarding a recent inter-state border firing incident. Khandu urged citizens to maintain harmony and resolve differences through dialogue.
Key takeaways
- Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu welcomed positive remarks from Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma regarding a border firing incident.
- Khandu appealed for peace, harmony, and mutual respect between the people of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
- Differences between the states should be addressed through dialogue, mutual understanding, and peaceful means, Khandu stated.
- The incident involved a firing along the Assam-Arunachal border, leading to injuries and subsequent blockades and protests.
- Both state governments are engaged in efforts to de-escalate tensions and resolve the decades-old boundary dispute through dialogue.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has appealed for peace and mutual respect between the people of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam following a recent firing incident along their shared border. He welcomed the "positive and reassuring" statement issued by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Khandu emphasized the historical and fraternal ties between the two states, stating that any differences should be resolved through dialogue, mutual understanding, and peaceful means. He advised citizens on both sides of the border against allowing recent events to strain their long-standing relationships.
The appeal comes in the wake of a firing incident in the Bodoti area of Mingmang, which resulted in injuries to several people from Assam. This incident led to an indefinite economic blockade against Arunachal Pradesh by an Assam-based student organization, demanding arrests.
Tensions reportedly resurfaced in the Likabali area, where protesters from both states confronted each other. Authorities fired warning shots to disperse the crowds. Both state governments have initiated efforts to de-escalate the situation.
Assam Chief Minister Sarma had previously called for an investigation into the firing incident and urged its resolution through due process to prevent further escalation. Khandu had assured an impartial inquiry and appropriate action based on the investigation's findings.
Arunachal Pradesh and Assam share an 804-kilometer border and have a long-standing boundary dispute. Recent efforts, including the Namsai Declaration, have aimed to reduce disputed areas and establish a framework for resolving these issues through dialogue.
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