Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 1st Bodoland Mohotsov, a mega two-day event on culture, language, and education, on Friday at the SAI Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in the national capital.
PM Modi lauded the rich culture of the Bodo community and its contributions to the Indian heritage and traditions.
Addressing the gathering during the inauguration of the Mahotsav, Modi congratulated the Bodo people from across the country for coming together to celebrate a new future of prosperity, culture, and peace.
He said that the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) has made remarkable strides in development following the signing of the historic Bodo Peace Accord in 2020.
“The Bodoland Mahotsava is also about celebrating the remarkable journey of recovery and resilience ever since the signing of the historic Bodo Peace Accord in 2020. This peace agreement not only resolved decades of conflict and violence in Bodoland but also served as a catalyst for other peace agreements,” Modi said.
Recalling his opportunity to visit Kokrajhar after the 2020 Bodo Peace Accord, he said the warmth and love showered on him made him feel like one amongst the Bodo people.
“I feel satisfied today to see the benefits of the Bodo Peace Accord and its impact on the lives of the Bodo people. The peace accord had opened new paths for many other agreements,” he said.
He emphasized that substantial central and state investments, including annual state allocations of Rs 700 crore, have been made to propel the BTR region’s growth, thereby generating numerous employment opportunities and promoting skill development.
PM Modi emphasized that more than 10 thousand youths in Assam alone have given up weapons and deserted the path of violence to return to the mainstream of development as a result of the accord.
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Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya also spoke on the rich culture, tradition and literature of the Bodo community and its contribution to the Indian heritage and tradition.
Prior to the start of this Mahotsava, PM Modi also paid floral tributes to Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma’s bust.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who could not attend the event, was virtually present throughout the inaugural session.
