He emphasised the importance of continued vigilance against illegal immigration and called for effective administrative action on it.
Drawing from his experience as a former corps commander in Tezpur, he underscored the security and demographic challenges it poses.
Both governors exchanged views on key regional matters and reaffirmed their joint commitment to peace, progress, and prosperity for the Northeast, according to an official statement.
Expressing concern over recurring natural disasters, Parnaik stressed the urgent need for sustainable, long-term measures to mitigate the damage caused by annual floods and landslides, which result in tragic loss of life and economic hardships. PTI UPL UPL SOM