Assam Minister of Finance and Forest, Jayanta Malla Baruah, visited the Hajo region on Friday to attend the Sri Sri Maa Mansa Puja celebrations in the villages of Pangon and Gerua. The minister was accompanied by the local MLA for the Hajo-Sualkuchi constituency, Prakash Chandra Das, during the religious event.
During his visit, Minister Baruah offered prayers and expressed his well-wishes for the local community. Addressing the media on the sidelines of the event, he commented on the ongoing border tensions between Assam and Meghalaya. The minister stated that while a misunderstanding has led to an unfortunate situation, he remains optimistic that the environment will return to normal in the near future.
The Assam-Meghalaya border has been a long-standing point of contention, with both states periodically engaging in diplomatic efforts to resolve territorial disputes. The minister's remarks reflect the state government's stance on maintaining peace and seeking a negotiated settlement to the regional friction.
The story is a local report from a regional Assamese news outlet regarding a minister's public appearance and his comments on a border dispute. While the event (the minister's visit) is specific and verifiable, the political commentary on the Assam-Meghalaya border situation is attributed directly to the minister, which is standard for local political reporting.
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Original report: Asomiya Pratidin