• October 12, 2024 9:10 pm

“Bodo Accord in 2020 opened doors for permanent peace”: Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the ‘Peace, Unity and Development Rally’ at Diphu in Karbi Anglong District of Assam today. During the programme, Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of various projects.

The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of Veterinary College (Diphu), Degree College (West Karbi Anglong) and Agricultural College (Kolonga, West Karbi Anglong). These projects, worth more than Rs 500 crore, will bring new opportunities for skilling and employment in the region. The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for more than 2950 Amrit Sarovar projects. The state will develop these Amrit Sarovars at a cumulative cost of around Rs 1150 crore. Governor of Assam, Jagdish Mukhi and Chief Minister of Assam Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma were among those present.

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The Prime Minister underlined the fact that since 2014, the difficulties in the North East are reducing and development is taken place. “Today, when someone comes to the tribal areas of Assam or goes to other states of the North East, he also appreciates the situation changing”, he said. The Prime Minister recalled last year’s inclusion of many organization from Karbi Anglong in the peace and development process. Bodo Accord in 2020 also opened doors for permanent peace. Similarly, said the Prime Minister, in Tripura too, NIFT have taken step towards peace. Two and half decade old Bru-Reang was also solved, the Prime Minister added. The Prime Minister also said that for a long time, Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) had been imposed on many states of the Northeast. “However, during the last 8 years, we have removed AFSPA from many areas of North East due to the arrival of permanent peace and better law and order conditions”, the Prime Minister said. The Prime Minister said that solution for border problems is being sought in the spirit of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas. “The agreement reached between Assam and Meghalaya will encourage other matters as well. This will give impetus to the development aspirations of the entire region”, the Prime Minister emphasized.

PM Narendra Modi also dedicated and laid foundation of Dibrugarh Cancer Hospital to the Nation and inspects the facilities of the Cancer Hospital Building. It has been developed by Assam Cancer Care Foundation (ACCF), a joint venture of the state government and Tata Trusts. The centre at Dibrugarh is part of 17 medical facilities being developed by ACCF, of which seven will be inaugurated by the prime minister during his day-long visit to the state. Assam Chief Minister Dr, Himanta Biswa Sarma , Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and  Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi was also present.

By NE India Broadcast

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