Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal had a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and make him aware of the ongoing situation in the Assam-Mizoram border tension.

Chief Minister Sonowal informed the PM about his discussion with Mizoram CM Zoramthanga and the steps taken by the Assam Government to diffuse tension at the border.

However, the Prime Minister assured the Chief Minister to improve the situation at the inter-state border.

During the talk, Chief Minister Sonowal stressed on taking productive measures and joint efforts to address the border issues. He also advocated amicably settling the border dispute and to work with cooperation for maintaining peace and law & order at the inter-state border.

Sonowal further stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the north east is experiencing rapid progress today. However, to maintain the momentum, there is a need to maintain peace and boosting relations between the States. He further said that there might have differences but all differences must be settled through dialogue.