Assam CM meets Modi, Amit Shah, other ministers in Delhi to discuss state issues

Sarma first met PM Modi where the two reportedly discussed the July 26 incident and the border dispute between the two states. They also talked about development and peace in Assam.

Published on: Aug 9, 2021, 19:27:16 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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Two weeks after a violent clash on the Assam-Mizoram border claimed the lives of six policemen and left nearly 50 injured, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Monday.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Monday. (TWITTER/ @himantabiswa.)

Sarma first met PM Modi where the two reportedly discussed the July 26 incident and the border dispute between the two states. They also talked about development and peace in Assam.

“Today I called on Adaraniya PM Narendra Modi to apprise him on how our government has been working to steer and scale up Assam’s development journey as envisioned by him. Also briefed him about the Bodo peace process, our war against drugs and implementation of various central schemes,” Sarma tweeted.

There was no mention of discussions on the border dispute. Several BJP MPs from Assam didn’t respond to calls. The CM’s office also didn’t divulge details of the meeting with the PM.

Sarma also met Shah twice during the day where they discussed a range of issues. Both meetings were held in Parliament.

Accompanied by BJP MPs from Assam, the CM met Union minister for culture, tourism and development of north east region (DONER) G Kishan Reddy. Sarma later tweeted that the discussions were on development issues.

The CM also called on Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya and discussed Covid-19 management and vaccination strategies.

“To seek his guidance on how to intensify Covid-19 management and vaccination strategies, met union health minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya. Apprised him on how Assam has steered and sustained its fights against the pandemic,” Sarma tweeted later.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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