The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed the ‘Peace, Unity and Development Rally’ at Diphu in Karbi Anglong District today. During the programme, he 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, Shri Jagdish Mukhi and Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma were among those present.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister thanked the people of Karbi Anglong for their warm welcome. He noted the coincidence of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and 400th Anniversary of the great son of Assam Lachit Borphukan falling in the same time period. “Lachit Borphukan’s life is an inspiration of patriotism and Rashtra Shakti. I salute this great hero of the country from Karbi Anglong”, the Prime Minister said.
The Prime Minister said that the ‘double engine’ government is working with the spirit of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas. “Today this resolve has been reinforced on this land of Karbi Anglong. The work of carrying out the agreement which was signed for the permanent peace and rapid development of Assam is going on at a brisk pace”, he said.
Prime Minister Modi noted that today the work of construction of more than 2600 Sarovars is starting. This project, he emphasized, is completely based on people’s participation. He acknowledged the rich traditions of such sarovars in the tribal communities. He expressed the hope that that these ponds will not only become the water storage for villages but will also become a source of income.
The Prime Minister underlined the fact that since 2014, the difficulties in the North East are reducing and development is taking 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.
Talking about the rich cultural heritage of the tribal communities, the Prime Minister said “The culture of tribal society, its language, food, art, handicrafts, all these are the rich heritage of India. Assam is even more prosperous in this respect. This cultural heritage connects India, strengthens the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.”
Prime Minister Modi said that in the Amrit Kaal of Azadi, Karbi Anglong is also moving towards a new future of peace and development. Now from here we don't have to look back. In the coming few years, together we have to make up for the development, which we could not achieve in the earlier decades, he added. The Prime Minister appreciated Assam and other state governments of the region for implementing centre’s schemes with a sense of service and dedication. He thanked the women for coming out in such large numbers and reiterated his continued focus on the upliftment of status, ease of life and dignity of women in all the measures of the government.
The Prime Minister concluded by assuring the people of Assam that he will repay their love and affection with interest and rededicated himself for the continued development of the region.
Prime Minister’s unwavering commitment towards peace and development of the region was exemplified with the recent signing of Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) by Government of India and Government of Assam with six Karbi militant outfits. The Memorandum of Settlement has ushered in a new era of peace in the region.
ये सुखद संयोग है कि आज जब देश आज़ादी का अमृत महोत्सव मना रहा है, तब हम इस धरती के महान सपूत लचित बोरफुकान की 400वीं जन्मजयंति भी मना रहे हैं।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 28, 2022
उनका जीवन राष्ट्रभक्ति और राष्ट्रशक्ति की प्रेरणा है।
कार्बी आंगलोंग से देश के इस महान नायक को मैं नमन करता हूं: PM @narendramodi
डबल इंजन की सरकार, जहां भी हो वहां सबका साथ, सबका विकास, सबका विश्वास और सबका प्रयास की भावना से काम करती है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 28, 2022
आज ये संकल्प कार्बी आंगलोंग की इस धरती पर फिर सशक्त हुआ है।
असम की स्थाई शांति और तेज़ विकास के लिए जो समझौता हुआ था, उसको ज़मीन पर उतारने का काम तेज़ी से चल रहा है: PM
आज असम में भी 2600 से अधिक अमृत सरोवर बनाने का काम शुरु हो रहा है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 28, 2022
सरोवरों का निर्माण पूरी तरह से जनभागीदारी पर आधारित है।
ऐसे सरोवरों की तो जनजातीय समाज में एक समृद्ध परंपरा रही है।
इससे गांवों में पानी के भंडार तो बनेंगे ही, इसके साथ-साथ ये कमाई के भी स्रोत बनेंगे: PM
2014 के बाद से नॉर्थ ईस्ट में मुश्किलें कम हो रही हैं, लोगों का विकास हो रहा है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 28, 2022
आज जब कोई असम के जनजातीय क्षेत्रों में आता है, नॉर्थ ईस्ट के दूसरे राज्यों में जाता है, तो हालात को बदलते देखकर उसे भी अच्छा लगता है: PM @narendramodi
असम के अलावा त्रिपुरा में भी NLFT ने शांति के पथ पर कदम बढ़ाए।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 28, 2022
करीब ढाई दशक से जो ब्रू-रियांग से जुड़ी समस्या चल रही थी, उसको भी हल किया गया: PM @narendramodi
पिछले वर्ष सितंबर में कार्बी आंगलोंग के अनेक संगठन शांति और विकास के संकल्प से जुड़े।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 28, 2022
2020 में बोडो समझौते ने स्थाई शांति के नए द्वार खोले: PM @narendramodi
लंबे समय तक Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) नॉर्थ ईस्ट के अनेक राज्यों में रहा है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 28, 2022
लेकिन बीते 8 सालों के दौरान स्थाई शांति और बेहतर कानून व्यवस्था लागू होने के कारण हमने AFSPA को नॉर्थ ईस्ट के कई क्षेत्रों से हटा दिया है: PM @narendramodi
सबका साथ, सबका विकास की भावना के साथ आज सीमा से जुड़े मामलों का समाधान खोजा जा रहा है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 28, 2022
असम और मेघालय के बीच बनी सहमति दूसरे मामलों को भी प्रोत्साहित करेगी।
इससे इस पूरे क्षेत्र के विकास की आकांक्षाओं को बल मिलेगा: PM @narendramodi
जनजातीय समाज की संस्कृति, यहां की भाषा, खान-पान, कला, हस्तशिल्प, ये सभी हिंदुस्तान की समृद्ध धरोहर है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 28, 2022
असम तो इस मामले में और भी समृद्ध है।
यही सांस्कृतिक धरोहर भारत को जोड़ती है, एक भारत श्रेष्ठ भारत के भाव को मज़बूती देती है: PM @narendramodi
आज़ादी के इस अमृतकाल में कार्बी आंगलोंग भी शांति और विकास के नए भविष्य की तरफ बढ़ रहा है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 28, 2022
अब यहां से हमें पीछे मुड़कर नहीं देखना है।
आने वाले कुछ वर्षों में हमें मिलकर उस विकास की भरपाई करनी है, जो बीते दशकों में हम नहीं कर पाए: PM @narendramodi
