New Delhi: Hours after the Union government signed a peace accord with Bodo insurgent groups, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the decision, saying that the agreement will usher in a new dawn of peace, harmony and togetherness in a series of tweet applauding the historic moment.
Ushering in a new dawn of peace, harmony and togetherness!
Today is a very special day for India.
The Accord with Bodo groups, which has been inked today will lead to transformative results for the Bodo people. pic.twitter.com/Y0QYlWvYqU
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 27, 2020
Bodo Accord inked today stands out for many reasons.
It successfully brings together the leading stakeholders under one framework.
Those who were previously associated with armed resistance groups will now be entering the mainstream and contributing to our nation’s progress. pic.twitter.com/h7hCRI1o5H
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 27, 2020
The Accord with Bodo groups will further protect and popularise the unique culture of the Bodo people.
They will get access to a wide range of development oriented initiatives.
We are committed to doing everything possible to help the Bodo people realise their aspirations. pic.twitter.com/icZFHD1J04
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 27, 2020
The government on Monday signed an accord with the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB), one of the dreaded insurgent groups of Assam, providing political and economic bonanza sans a separate state or Union Territory.
The All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU), which has been spearheading a movement for a Bodoland state since 1972, and another group called United Bodo People’s Organisation were also signatories to the accord.