TARUN GOGOI DISCUSSES BODO ISSUE WITH HOME MINISTER

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The Assam Chief Minister, Shri Tarun Gogoi had a meeting with the Union Home Minister, Shri L.K. Advani, here, today. They discussed the progress in finding a solution to the Bodo issue. The Minister for the Development of North-East Region, Shri Arun Shourie also participated. Identification of villages to be included in the proposed BTC and demarcation of District boundaries were the issues discussed among other related matters. The State Government of Assam has recommended inclusion of the proposed BTC under the 6th schedule with some modifications. It was decided that the process of recommendation regarding details of the proposed modifications in the Sixth Schedule and identification of villages, fixing of district boundaries will be expedited in order to have an early decision. It was also agreed that some concrete measures to accelerate the development process in the area and the welfare of the people should be taken as early as possible. The focus was also on the steps to be taken to ensure peace in the area and goodwill amongst all sections of the society. The Secretary, Department of Development of North-East Region, Dr. P.D. Shenoy and the Special Secretary in the Home Ministry, Shri A.M. Nimbalkar were also present.