Tripura and Mizoram to Discuss Long-Standing Border Dispute

Senior officials from Tripura and Mizoram are gearing up for discussions aimed at resolving a long-standing border dispute that has caused tensions between the two states. Chief Minister Manik Saha of Tripura has initiated this dialogue, emphasizing the need for mutual discussions to address the contentious issues. The border dispute, which spans 109 km, has led to conflicts during development activities in contested areas. Past incidents, including an explosion at a tourism site, have heightened security concerns. Both states are now focused on finding a peaceful resolution through collaborative efforts.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 13, 2026, 09:53 IST

Upcoming Talks on Border Dispute

Agartala, July 13: Senior officials from Tripura and Mizoram are set to engage in discussions regarding the long-standing border dispute that exists along the 109-km boundary shared by the two northeastern states, as confirmed by officials on Sunday.

According to a senior official, Tripura's Chief Minister Manik Saha has taken the lead in reviving dialogue with Mizoram to address the enduring border issue through collaborative discussions.

During an official event on Saturday, CM Saha mentioned that he had previously discussed the border dispute with Mizoram's Chief Minister Lalduhoma at the 73rd plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Shillong.

“I proposed to the Mizoram Chief Minister that we should initiate talks to resolve the inter-state border dispute, and he promptly agreed,” CM Saha stated.

“I recommended that before a meeting at the Chief Minister level, senior officials from both states should convene to thoroughly discuss the matter. Following that, we can meet to advance the discussions. The Mizoram Chief Minister was receptive to my suggestion,” he added.

Tripura is bordered by Bangladesh on its southern, western, and northern sides, with an international border stretching 856 km, which constitutes nearly 84% of its total boundary. Additionally, it shares a 53-km border with Assam and a 109-km border with Mizoram. The border dispute between Tripura and Mizoram has persisted for several years.

Conflicts often arise when either state undertakes development or construction activities in contested areas, leading to objections from the other state. For instance, in May of the previous year, unidentified individuals launched moderate-intensity explosives at a tourism project under construction in Phuldungsei village along the Tripura-Mizoram border, resulting in significant damage to the facility.

In response to the explosion, police officials from both states visited the border village to evaluate the situation and ensure peace. Following the incident, Tripura's Tourism and Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury convened a meeting with senior district officials in North Tripura to discuss the reconstruction of the damaged eco-tourism infrastructure.

After the May explosion, both Tripura and Mizoram increased their security presence in the area, while authorities from both states closely monitored the situation to avert any further escalation.

The Tripura government subsequently addressed the issue with the Mizoram government through official channels.

Over the years, the district administrations of North Tripura and Mizoram’s Mamit district, along with officials from the Survey of India, have engaged in multiple discussions to resolve the disputed areas along the inter-state boundary.