On Sunday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the 57th annual conference of the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) as the Chief Guest in Kokrajhar, Assam. During his address, Shah praised ABSU for playing a significant role in promoting peace and unity in the Bodoland region. He also discussed the outcomes of the Bodo Accord and the government’s commitment to Bodoland’s development.

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• Amit Shah addressed the 57th annual conference of ABSU in Kokrajhar, Assam.
• Shah praised ABSU for its role in bringing peace, development, and unity to Bodoland.
• He highlighted that the Bodo Accord wouldn’t have been possible without ABSU’s efforts.
• Shah announced that a prominent road in Delhi would be named Bodopa Upendra Nath Brahma Marg in honor of the Bodo leader.
• He paid tribute to the 5,000 martyrs who fought for Bodoland’s peace, emphasizing Upendra Nath Brahma’s legacy.
• Shah said 82% of the terms of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) peace accord have been fulfilled.
• The remaining terms will be implemented in the next two years, ensuring lasting peace in BTR.
• AFSPA was removed from the entire BTR area on April 1, 2022, as part of the peace process.
• The ‘One District, One Product’ program has boosted Bodoland’s economy, with Kokrajhar’s mushrooms now served in Delhi.
• The central government has allocated Rs. 1,500 crore for Bodoland’s development, despite its smaller population.