Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi has criticised the state and Central governments for “failing” to resolve the decades-old border row with Nagaland.
He questioned the Assam government whether it has conceded land to the neighbouring state even before the dispute could be settled by the Supreme Court.
After visiting the inter-state border in Mariani in Jorhat district on Tuesday, which comes under his Lok Sabha constituency, Gogoi alleged that the boundary is being altered and encroachment is happening on Assam land.
A press statement issued by Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) stated that during his visit, the MP interacted with the local affected residents facing Naga aggression and took stock of their long-standing grievances. After observing the ground reality of the border area, Gogoi expressed strong dissatisfaction before the media regarding the role of both the Assam government and the Central government.
Responding to queries from journalists, Gaurav Gogoi stated that a case regarding the Assam-Nagaland border dispute has been pending in the Supreme Court for many years, and the apex court has not yet delivered any final verdict. However, instead of waiting for the Supreme Court’s order, the ground reality at the border is being altered day by day. Citing the views of the local residents, Gogoi said, “The Nagaland administration has itself admitted that they constructed a bridge within Assam’s territory back in 2020. Yet, about a week ago, when local residents of Assam went to clear the roads near that bridge under the Job Card scheme, they were obstructed by the Nagaland side.” Gogoi questioned that if one government can construct a bridge there, why can’t the indigenous people of Assam carry out Job Card work on their own land? He stated that the Assam government must issue a clarification on this matter. He also urged the State government to make it public whether it has conceded that territory to the Nagaland government even before the Supreme Court’s ruling.
Gaurav Gogoi slams govt for failing to resolve border row with Nagaland
