Assam- Mizoram issue joint statement in Aizawl; resolve to remove inter-state border dispute

Aug 5: On Thursday, following a meeting between Assam and Mizoram in Aizawl, a joint statement was released wherein both the state governments agreed to take forward the initiatives taken by MHA and their respective Chief Ministers to remove tensions prevailing around inter-state border and to find lasting solutions to disputes through meaningful dialogue.

The joint statement was signed by Atul Bora, Minister, Border Protection & Development, Assam, GD Tripathi, Commissioner & Secretary, Border Protection & Development, Assam, Lalchamliana, Home Minister, Mizoram and Vanlalngaihaska, Secretary Home, Mizoram. On behalf of Assam, the meeting was also attended by Cabinet Minister Ashok Singhal.

JOINT STATEMENT:

1. The Governments of Assam and Mizoram welcome and agree to take forward the initiatives taken by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India and Hon’bfe Chief Ministers of Assam and Mizoram to remove tensions prevailing around the Inter-State borders and to find lasting solutions to the disputes through discussions.

2. The representatives of Government of Mizoram convey condolences for the Loss of lives on 26th July, 2021 and convey best wishes for speedy recovery of those injured.

3. Both the State Governments agree to maintain peace in the Inter-State border areas and welcomed deployment of neutral force by Government of India in this regard. For this purpose, both the States shall not send their respective Forest and Police forces for patrolling, domination, enforcement or for fresh deployment to any of the areas where confrontation and conflict has taken place between the Police forces of the two States during recent times. This would Include all such areas along the Assam- Mizoram border in the districts of Karimgan, Hailakandi and Cachar, Assam; Mamit and Kolasib districts, Mizoram.

4. Representatives of Governments of Assam and Mizoram agree to take all necessary measures to promote, preserve and maintain peace and harmony amongst the people living In Assam and Mizoram, particularly in the border areas.