Shillong/Guwahati, May 29, 2026: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma held a meeting on Friday to discuss tensions in the Lapangap area and ongoing issues related to the Assam-Meghalaya border.
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| Assam CM Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma and Meghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma meet to discuss border issues and peace in the Lapangap area. (Photo: X/himantabiswa) |
Following the meeting at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati, Sangma said the two leaders held constructive discussions on concerns faced by residents of Lapangap and neighbouring villages, with a focus on maintaining peace and law and order in the border region.
The Meghalaya Chief Minister urged residents on both sides of the border to remain calm and cooperate as the two state governments work towards a permanent resolution of the long-standing boundary dispute.
Sangma expressed appreciation to his Assam counterpart for assuring joint efforts to address the concerns of border communities and de-escalate tensions in the area.
"We discussed measures to ease tensions and maintain peace and law and order. I urge residents on both the Meghalaya and Assam sides to maintain peace and work constructively as we seek a lasting solution to the border issue," Sangma said.
Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma described the meeting as productive and said the two states had made progress on several long-pending issues. He noted that both governments had agreed to expedite the ongoing boundary demarcation process to achieve a durable settlement of the border dispute.
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Sarma also highlighted the growing cooperation between Assam and Meghalaya under the spirit of "Ek Bharat, Shreshth Bharat," stating that both states are collaborating in multiple sectors and exploring opportunities that could contribute to the development of the Northeast region.
The meeting comes amid recent concerns over tensions in the Lapangap area, a region that has witnessed disputes linked to the unresolved interstate boundary. Both chief ministers reiterated their commitment to dialogue, coordination, and peaceful resolution of outstanding issues.
Officials said the two governments would continue working together to ensure peace in border areas while advancing efforts to settle remaining boundary-related matters through mutual understanding and cooperation.
