BJP govt successful in bringing peace & devpt to state: Saikia
Guwahati: Establishment of peace in the state, following almost all the militant outfits joining the mainstream, and the subsequent withdrawal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from 24 districts and one sub-division, are significant achievements of the present state govt, said BJP's state president
.Saikia, who is also a Lok Sabha MP, described the four years of the present BJP govt in the state as successful.
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He stated, "In recent years, several major peace accords have been signed between the BJP-led Assam govt and the central govt, including the Karbi, Adivasi, Dimasa, and Ulfa peace agreements, since 2023.
These agreements have opened the path for peace and progress in Assam."He added that the Assam Police's strict actions will play a decisive role in curbing future jihadi activities. "The govt's zero-tolerance policy on drugs and corruption has continued through a statewide crackdown by the crime and anti-corruption branch," he said.Saikia added that the border disputes with neighbouring states had long disturbed the peace and obstructed the northeast's progress. Tackling the complex issues of constitutional and traditional boundaries, CM Sarma, with the Centre's guidance, has taken historic steps to resolve decades-long disputes and restore peace to Assam.Highlighting the achievements on the completion of the four years of the present govt on Saturday, he said that during the recently concluded budget session of the Assam assembly, the Assam Panchayat (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was unanimously passed. Through this, the 'panchayati raj' system at the grassroots will become more empowered and efficient.He reiterated that public healthcare has been a priority and commitment for the BJP-led govt. By strengthening healthcare infrastructure, the Assam govt has placed public health at the top of its agenda. "With the establishment of the first AIIMS in the Northeast, Assam is set to become a state with 24 medical colleges in the coming years," he added.The state President also mentioned that various economic indicators, including GSDP growth, per capita income, economic development rate, fiscal strength, and poverty reduction, reflect Assam's steady rise. "Over the last nine years, the state's economy has stabilised. The state budget has consistently grown from Rs 66,142 crore in the last Congress budget (2015–16) to Rs 43,891 crore in 2024–25," he added.He added that while the Congress govt could spend only 63% of the allocated budget in 2015–16, the BJP-led govt has increased budget utilisation to 85% in the 2024–25 financial year. President Saikia emphasised that the remarkable transformation of Assam over the past four years has been possible due to the spirit, resilience, and trust of the people in the BJP govt.
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