Assam CM: NE at the cusp of transformation under the leadership of PM Modi

Khandu credits Assam CM for peace in Northeast

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GUWAHATI/ITANAGAR: Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the once neglected Northeastern region is now at the cusp of historic transformation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Dr Sarma, who attended the Mopin festival of the Galo tribe in Aalo in Arunachal Pradesh, said this today. He said that for decades, inadequate infrastructure and investment, especially in connectivity, had hindered the region's growth, leaving it economically backward and geographically isolated. "However, with the prime minister's visionary initiatives like transformation through transportation and the Act East Police, the Northeast has witnessed unprecedented development in connectivity infrastructure and economic integration. This paradigm shift has unlocked the region's potential, positioning it not as a remote periphery but as the gateway to the fastest-growing economies of Southeast Asia," he said.

Speaking on the existing friendship between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and referring to legendary singer Dr Bhupen Hazarika, the Chief Minister said that the Mopin festival embodies the deep-rooted love and unity, transcending borders and strengthening the shared heritage between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. He said that under the present dispensation in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, the border disputes between the two states will be resolved completely. He also said that considering Dr Bhupen Hazarika's profound love and affection for Arunachal Pradesh and vice versa, the centenary celebrations of the birth anniversary of the 'Bard of the Brahmaputra' in 2026, along with Assam, will be celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh as well.

Speaking on the occasion, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu credited Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma with bringing peace to the Northeast.

Khandu thanked Sarma for attending the Mopin festival of the Galo tribe at Aalo in West Siang district.

Khandu hailed Sarma as a 'dynamic leader of the Northeast and a prominent figure in the political scenario of the country'.

"Since Modi became the prime minister and Himanta became the chief minister of Assam, the entire Northeast has witnessed a complete change in governance and pace of development. Assam, as a state, plays a significant role in the region. Whatever happens in Assam impacts us all," Khandu said.

"Insurgency, which affected Assam for decades and impacted Arunachal Pradesh, which shares a long inter-state boundary with Assam, is almost finished now due to Sarma's efforts and the blessings of the prime minister and the Union home minister," he said.

"With insurgency gone, we are all witness to the tremendous developmental work underway not only in Assam but also in other northeastern states," Khandu said.

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