Opposition Chief Whip of Meghalaya George B Lyngdoh has alleged that the state authorities has given away 66 acres of land in Ri-Bhoi district to Assam.
The land was given as a part of a settlement signed between the 2 states to resolve the border dispute.
He mentioned that the 2 governments have neither caught to the 5 parameters nor the historic background and ethnicity in Khanapara. He additionally questioned if individuals will settle for this settlement or not since “we’ve got given away our entrance yard and our gateway to Assam”.
Lyngdoh additionally cited helplessness over the truth that the memorandum of understanding (MoU) has already been signed between the 2 chief ministers.
Chief of the Opposition Mukul Sangma has additionally cautioned the BJP-backed Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) authorities within the state to not be in a rush in finalizing the MoU to resolve the 12 areas of distinction with Assam.
Meghalaya and Assam had signed an MoU on January 29 to resolve the border dispute in six areas, specifically Tarabari, Gizang, Hahim, Boklapara, Khanapara-Pillangkata and Ratacherra.
It was dispatched to the Ministry of House Affairs for additional examination.