As 1,615 cadres of three NDFB factions laid down arms in Guwahati before Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and State Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday pointed to the five-decade-old issue finding resolution on the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and said the accord between Bodo groups and the Government will strengthen the unity and integrity of the Assam.
“I welcome decision of my Bodo friends for leaving violence and reposing faith in democracy and Constitution,” Modi said in a series of tweets. He said that “Bodo friends joining us on path of peace” sends a clear message that solution to issues is possible when the path of violence is left and faith is reposed in democracy and Constitution. I welcome my Bodo friends to the mainstream. We are committed to ensure development of Bodo areas,” the Prime Minister said.
“This is a victory for all, it’s victory for humanity. It is inspired by the mantra of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas & Sabka Vishwas’, and by the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat-Shresth Bharat’,” Modi said.
As India remembers Bapu on his death anniversary, Assam is witnessing a historic chapter for peace and development, the Prime Minister said. “After a wait of 50 years, agreement with our Bodo friends heralds a new beginning. It will strengthen Assam’s unity, bring development and usher in a bright future,” he said.
