MoS (Home) Kiren Rijiju to discuss Assam-Nagaland border issue with chief ministers

Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju arrived in Guwahati on Thursday to meet Tarun Gogoi and T.R. Zeliang, the Chief Ministers of Assam and Nagaland, respectively.

Talking to ANI, Rijiju said, "We are monitoring the situation in Delhi also. But I am going to meet both chief ministers today".

Rijiju rejected Gogoi's statement of blaming the Centre for inadequate action in resolving the border problem between Assam and Nagaland.

"It's not that. Central Forces do not work independently. They work on the basis of the guidance, surveillance and the administrative control of the state government. It is at their disposal. There should be no blame game. We should co-ordinate amongst ourselves, both the state and the centre. Let me talk to both chief ministers. We should try to settle the issue as soon as possible," he said.

Meanwhile, the army staged a flag march in Assam's Golaghat District this morning.

A complete shutdown is being observed in Golaghat today after three people died following a clash with the police.

Locals say they are facing problems due to lack of basic necessities.

"No one can come out of house. There has been a curfew and a 'bandh' for the past few days. So, we are facing problems with food. Nothing is there at home. We cannot go for work. It is a long standing problem and the government is not doing anything," said Vicky Dey.

Rijiju is also expected to visit Golaghat today to take stock of the situation.