80 per cent Arunachal–Assam boundary dispute resolved in Lower Siang, says Deputy Speaker

The long-standing Arunachal Pradesh–Assam boundary dispute has seen substantial progress, with nearly 80 per cent of contentious issues resolved in the sensitive Kangku Circle area of Lower Siang district. This was stated by Kardo Nyigyor, MLA from the Likhabali Assembly constituency and Deputy Speaker of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

Addressing the issue in his newly formed district, Nyigyor said that barring disputes involving three villages, most boundary-related concerns in Lower Siang have been amicably settled through dialogue and coordination. He expressed optimism that the remaining issues would also be resolved through peaceful means.

Highlighting ongoing developmental initiatives, the Deputy Speaker announced that a new district hospital in Lower Siang is nearing completion and is expected to be inaugurated soon. He also informed that construction of new government quarters and a district secretariat is underway at Siji, the newly designated headquarters of Lower Siang district, aimed at strengthening administrative infrastructure and public service delivery.

Meanwhile, Arunachal Pradesh’s Keyi Panyor district witnessed peaceful and incident-free polling during the Panchayat elections held on December 15. Voting was conducted smoothly across all six Zilla Parishad segments, with 46 polling stations functioning without any disruption.

Officials confirmed that the polling process remained orderly throughout the day, with no untoward incidents reported from any part of the district. Adequate police deployment and continuous monitoring ensured a secure environment, allowing voters to exercise their franchise freely.

The elections were conducted under the overall supervision of District Election Officer Shweta Nagarkoti Mehta, IAS, with assistance from the Deputy District Election Officer and Superintendent of Police Angad Mehta, IPS. The district police played a crucial role in maintaining law and order, particularly in sensitive areas.

The district election administration commended the efforts of polling personnel, including presiding officers, returning and assistant returning officers, sector magistrates, sector police officers, and police personnel, many of whom were deployed at short notice. Officials also lauded the election branch led by the ADC-cum-Deputy DEO, nodal officers, and the district police machinery for their professionalism and coordination, noting that close cooperation between civil and police authorities prevented any escalation despite initial concerns in certain pockets.