Chief Minister’s Of Assam And Meghalaya Discussed Lapangap Tensions, Agreed To Expedite Border Resolution.

Guwahati; May 2026: Today (Friday – 29th May 2026), the Chief Minister Of Assam – Himanta Biswa Sarma, and his Meghalaya counterpart Konrad Sangma has discussed about the tensions in the areas of Lapangap and ongoing issues related to Assam-Meghalaya borders, at the Lok Sewa Bhavan in Guwahati.

The Meghalaya and Assam governments have in recent years taken several steps to resolve long-standing border disputes through regional committees and bilateral talks. However, certain areas, including Lapangap, continue to witness periodic disagreements over land use, cultivation, and administrative jurisdiction.

The Meghalaya Chief Minister has 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, while expressing appreciation to his Assamese 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.

CM 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.

Speaking on the ongoing situation, Sangma said he has remained in constant touch with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

The Meghalaya Chief Minister has stated that both governments are making sustained efforts to prevent escalation and restore normalcy in the area while discussions continue at multiple levels involving district administrations, local representatives, security agencies, and the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council.

“I have personally spoken more than 15 to 20 times with the West Jaintia Hills Superintendent of Police, district administration, Karbi Anglong leadership, local MLA”, Sangma said, adding that the government has been actively monitoring the situation even during his recent visit to Garo Hills. He has further emphasised that the issue is complex and involves several stakeholders, but expressed confidence that constructive dialogue and cooperation between both states would help achieve a solution.

The Lapangap area in West Jaintia Hills has remained sensitive due to recurring disputes related to cultivation rights and territorial claims along the Meghalaya-Assam border. Recent tensions reportedly emerged over paddy cultivation in portions of disputed land, leading to concerns among local residents.

Explaining the issue, Sangma said that around 85% of the cultivated paddy field area remains free from conflict, while the dispute concerns approximately 15% of the land where Meghalaya farmers have reportedly been cultivating crops for decades. He noted that certain developments from the Karbi Anglong and Assam side had created unease among local communities, making it necessary for both governments to engage carefully and responsibly. “We are trying to find a win-win situation where both sides can accept the outcome”, the Chief Minister said.                             

Team Maverick.