Guwahati: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya attended the valedictory function of a seminar titled “Codifying Border Laws: Legal Frameworks for National Security and Border Management,” held at Assam Royal Global University, in Guwahati, on Sunday.
Organised jointly by Sreemanta Chetna Manch Purvottar and Adhivakta Parishad Assam Prant, the seminar focused on critical aspects of border security and the need for comprehensive legal frameworks to ensure effective border management.
Addressing the gathering, Acharya underscored the importance of securing India’s borders as integral to national sovereignty and prosperity.
He emphasised that discussions at the seminar would generate innovative ideas to bolster India’s approach to security, aligning with the nation’s vision of “Developed Bharat” and the celebration of 75 years of the Constitution.
He highlighted the significance of codifying border laws to address contemporary challenges while safeguarding national interests.
Acharya also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership in enhancing India’s border security, emphasising a holistic approach that includes addressing the concerns of local border communities.
He cited the newly introduced laws—the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—as transformative steps aimed at replacing colonial legal frameworks and paving the way for a self-reliant India.
The governor also commended the Prime Minister’s focus on the Northeast, which has elevated the region’s cultural and strategic significance on a global scale.
He highlighted key initiatives such as the recognition of Charaideo Maidams as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the designation of Assamese as a Classical Language, and the development of Srimanta Sankardeva’s birthplace into a global tourism hub.
These efforts, he noted, are fostering a renewed sense of pride and identity in Assam and the broader Northeast.
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Given the strategic importance of the Northeast, which shares borders with Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, and Myanmar, Acharya called for enhanced focus on the region’s border areas.
He reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to collaborating closely with the Central Government to strengthen border security and ensure regional stability.
The seminar was attended by an array of dignitaries, including retired Lieutenant General Rana Pratap Kalita, Chairman of the Seventh State Finance Commission; retired IPS officer Pradeep Kumar; Dr. Binita Bhagwati, President of Seemant Chetna Manch Northeast, Assam Pradesh; and Bankim Sharma, Vice President of Advocates’ Council, Assam Province, along with other prominent figures.
