Shah arrives in Jorhat for 3-day visit to Assam and Mizoram

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Jorhat, Assam, on Friday evening for a three-day visit to the northeastern states of Assam and Mizoram. His visit includes important inaugurations, foundation stone-laying ceremonies, and meetings with state leaders and officials to discuss key issues related to security and development in the region.

Shah's arrival and initial schedule

Amit Shah was welcomed at Jorhat Airport by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other senior officials. Sarma posted a message on social media platform X, saying, "We warmly welcome Hon'ble Union Minister @AmitShah to the sacred land of Assam at the Jorhat airport."

After arriving in Jorhat, Shah traveled to Dergaon in Golaghat district, which is about 26.4 km from Jorhat. He stayed the night at the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy.

On Saturday morning, Shah is scheduled to inaugurate the police academy. The first phase of the academy has been completed at a cost of ₹167.4 crore. He will also lay the foundation stone for the second phase of a ₹425.48 crore housing project at the academy. This project aims to improve housing facilities for police personnel and staff at the academy.

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will also be present at the inauguration event. The police academy is named after Lachit Barphukan, a legendary Assamese general known for his victory against the Mughals in the Battle of Saraighat.

After the inauguration ceremony, Shah will leave for Mizoram to attend a significant function related to the Assam Rifles. He will oversee the shifting of the Assam Rifles’ headquarters from the center of Aizawl to Zokhawsang, which is about 15 km from the state capital. This move is aimed at improving security and reducing congestion in Aizawl.

On Saturday evening, Amit Shah will return to Guwahati and stay at the state guest house located in the Koinadhora area.

On Sunday morning, Shah will travel to Dotma in Kokrajhar district to address the 57th annual conference of the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU). The ABSU was one of the key signatories of the historic Bodo Peace Accord signed five years ago, which aimed to bring lasting peace and development to the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).

The open session will be attended by key leaders including Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Bodoland Territorial Region Chief Pramod Boro, senior ministers, parliamentarians, and other stakeholders. Shah is expected to discuss the progress made since the signing of the Bodo Accord and outline future plans for development in the region.

After the conference, Shah will return to Guwahati in the afternoon to review the progress of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in the northeastern states. The BNS is part of India’s updated criminal code, which replaced the old Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Shah will meet with the chief ministers of the eight northeastern states to evaluate the implementation of the BNS in the region. Each state will present a detailed report on their progress and the challenges they face in implementing the new legal code.

After the meeting, Amit Shah will return to New Delhi on Sunday night.

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Importance of the visit

Amit Shah’s visit to Assam and Mizoram is seen as an important step in strengthening security and development in the northeastern region. The inauguration of the police academy reflects the government’s focus on improving law enforcement infrastructure, while the relocation of the Assam Rifles headquarters is expected to enhance security management in Mizoram.

The Bodo Peace Accord has been a major success in resolving long-standing conflicts in the Bodo region. By attending the ABSU conference, Shah aims to reinforce the government’s commitment to maintaining peace and supporting development in the Bodoland Territorial Region.

The review of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita highlights the government’s push to modernize India’s legal system. The new code aims to make criminal justice more efficient and responsive to the needs of citizens. Shah’s direct involvement in reviewing the implementation of the BNS in the northeast underscores the government’s focus on ensuring consistency and uniformity in the application of the new legal code.

Amit Shah’s visit to Assam and Mizoram reflects the central government’s focus on improving infrastructure, strengthening security, and promoting regional development in the northeastern states. His meetings with key stakeholders and leaders are expected to strengthen coordination between the central and state governments, ensuring that development projects and legal reforms are implemented smoothly across the region.