1. Amit Shah declares the last decade under Modi’s government as a golden era for the Northeast.
2. Emphasis on infrastructure development and conflict resolution brings about positive transformation.
3. Northeast shifts from historical blockades and unrest, moving towards peace and development.
Guwahati, Jan 20: Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the past decade under the Modi government has marked a golden era for the Northeast, emphasizing the unprecedented focus on infrastructure development and conflict resolution.
Speaking at the 71st plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC), Shah highlighted the region’s transformation from historical blockades and unrest towards peace and development.
Amit Shah underscored that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the Northeast has witnessed significant progress, reducing both physical and emotional distances between the region and the rest of the country.
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He referred to the last 10 years as the most crucial decade for the Northeast, experiencing unparalleled development since India’s independence.
The Home Minister emphasized that the Northeast, grappling with issues related to ethnicity, language, borders, and extremism, has entered a fresh era of enduring peace during these transformative years.
Comparing this decade to the 75 years post-independence, Shah termed it a golden period for the region, attributing the positive changes to the Modi government’s dedicated approach.
Shah presented statistics showcasing a substantial decline in violent incidents in the Northeast. Between 2004 and 2014, the region witnessed 11,121 violent incidents, which reduced by 73 percent to 3,114 between 2014 and 2023. Security forces’ casualties decreased by 71 percent, from 458 to 132, and civilian deaths dropped by 86 percent.
He credited the decline in insurgency incidents to the surrender of over 8,900 members of militant groups in the last five years, emphasizing the interconnectedness of peace and prosperity for state development.
The Home Minister highlighted that the Modi government’s initiatives, including signing nine agreements and resolving law and order issues, contributed significantly to peace and stability in the Northeast.
Amit Shah also noted that, except for certain parts of Assam and Manipur, 75 percent of the areas covered under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in 2018 are no longer under its purview, indicating improved security conditions.
