Golaghat (Assam) [India]: Union Home Minister Amit Shah recalled his detention during former Assam CM Hiteshwar Saikia’s tenure, highlighting his experience of being beaten up and spending seven days in jail.
Key Highlights from Shah’s Speech
🗨️ On Past Detention: Shah recounted raising slogans against former PM Indira Gandhi during Saikia’s tenure and claimed that the Congress government did not allow peace to prevail in Assam.
🗨️ On the New Police Academy: Shah inaugurated the first phase of the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy in Assam’s Golaghat district, expressing confidence that the academy would become India’s top police training center within five years.
🗨️ On Lachit Barphukan’s Legacy: Shah praised Assam’s decision to name the academy after Lachit Barphukan, the legendary warrior who resisted Mughal invasions. He noted that Lachit’s biography is now being taught in 23 languages across India.
Development Milestones
✅ Assam’s conviction rate has increased from 5% to 25% in the past three years and is expected to soon surpass the national average.
✅ The Modi government has proposed ₹3 lakh crore in infrastructure projects for Assam alongside an additional ₹5 lakh crore investment announced at a recent business summit.
Upcoming Engagements
📌 Shah is scheduled to attend the 57th Annual Conference of the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) in Kokrajhar on March 16 during his three-day visit to Assam and Mizoram.
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s Remarks
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the academy’s modern facilities, including a weapon simulator designed to train forces in real-world combat scenarios efficiently and safely.
This visit underscores the government’s commitment to Assam’s development, law enforcement modernization, and preserving regional heritage.