SHILLONG, AUG 3: Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar on Monday expressed solidarity with Assam over the prevailing flood situation and said the Meghalaya government is ready to meet its counterpart to resolve any inter-state issues collectively.
“It is very unfortunate, especially in the state of Assam. It has really affected the people, and I extend my condolences to those who lost their lives,” Dhar told reporters here.
The Deputy CM, who also holds the Urban Affairs portfolio, said he has conveyed to the Chief Minister that a meeting with the Assam Chief Minister should be held at the earliest.
“I have told the Chief Minister that we will meet the Assam Chief Minister. We will discuss and we will solve it collectively. We are not here to blame each other. We are here to work for the people,” he said.
Dhar stressed that both governments have a history of addressing common problems together, particularly those related to connectivity.
“Frankly speaking, if there is any problem on the road or the highway, we as a government, or both the governments, will solve it collectively. There is no issue,” he added.
On being asked about the proposed meeting, Dhar said the discussions would be held in a cordial atmosphere to find the best way forward.
“Both of them are meeting and we will discuss in a good atmosphere. We will try to find the best way to resolve this issue. We are ready for that,” he said.
