Bodo accord will bring resistance groups to mainstream, tweets PM Modi

Hailing the accord signed by the central government with Bodo groups on Monday (January 27) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the step would usher in a new dawn of peace, harmony and togetherness and that those associated with armed resistance groups would now enter the mainstream and contribute to the nations progress.

Calling it a special day on Twitter, Modi said the accord, which brings together leading stakeholders under one framework, will help Bodo people get access to development-oriented initiatives.

“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,” the prime minister said on Twitter.

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

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He said the accord stands out for many reasons as 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,” he said.

In a string of other tweets, Modi said the accord will also 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,” he said.

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 tripartite agreement was signed earlier in the day, by Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, top leadership of the four factions of the National Democratic Front of Boroland, All Bodo Students Union, joint secretary of the Home Ministry Satyendra Garg and Assam Chief Secretary Kumar Sanjay Krishna in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. United Bodo Peoples Organisation was also a signatory to the accord.

Calling it a “historic step”, Shah said the accord will bring a permanent solution to the decades-old problems of the Bodo people, adding that the Centre will take all initiatives to ensure the development of Assam and the Northeast.

(With inputs from agencies)