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The first official border pillar between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh was erected at Seijosa in Pakke Kessang district on Sunday, marking a significant step in implementing the Namsai Declaration aimed at resolving the long-standing inter-state boundary dispute.

The installation was closely monitored by officials from both states, including the Deputy Commissioners of Pakke Kessang in Arunachal Pradesh and Biswanath district in Assam, senior police officers, community leaders and village heads.

The Namsai Declaration, signed in July 2022, laid the foundation for a structured resolution of the decades-old boundary issue. Since then, regional committees comprising ministers and officials from both sides have conducted joint field visits, examined historical records and consulted local communities to arrive at mutually acceptable solutions.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu described the installation as a historic milestone in the boundary resolution process.

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“A historic milestone has been achieved in the Arunachal Pradesh-Assam boundary resolution process with the successful installation of the first official border pillar at Seijosa in Pakke Kessang district,” he said in a post on X.

Khandu said the move reflected the spirit of the Namsai Declaration and marked a transition from decades of uncertainty towards peaceful coexistence,
clarity and stability for communities residing along the border.

 

“The Seijosa pillar sets the blueprint for the remaining demarcation process, strengthening cooperation between the two sister states and paving the way for lasting harmony, development and confidence among the people residing in the border regions,” he added.

He also lauded Health Minister Biyuram Wahge, who chairs the Regional Committee for Pakke Kessang, along with the district administration and local representatives for their role in advancing the process.

Wahge termed the development a concrete step towards resolving the protracted dispute in line with the Namsai Declaration. He thanked state Home Minister Mama Natung and Assam minister Pijush Hazarika, who heads the Regional Committee for Biswanath district, for their contributions.