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Guwahati: Meghalaya and Assam have reached a formal consensus regarding agricultural practices in the disputed Lapangap border region. The agreement follows a high-level meeting between officials, political leaders, and local representatives at an Assam Police camp to resolve tensions and restore stability for border communities.
Under the new arrangement, Lapangap villagers will continue paddy cultivation in the foothill areas. Residents of Tahpat will maintain their existing seasonal crop plantations, including bananas, pineapples, and ginger, on the surrounding hilltops and slopes. This decision allows farmers to return to their fields starting June 3, offering relief to families who depend on the land for their livelihoods.
This resolution builds upon recent discussions between Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who sought an amicable path forward. The breakthrough follows an inconclusive meeting between village representatives on May 18, which had stalled due to conflicting views on land usage.
Both state delegations agreed to maintain harmony and avoid actions that could disrupt law and order while the issue of permanent boundary demarcation is reviewed by a state-level committee. Village leaders expressed appreciation for the collaborative effort, noting that the agreement successfully secures the immediate agricultural needs of residents on both sides of the border.
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