Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Lieutenant General Neeraj Shukla, General Officer Commanding of the Indian Army’s Gajraj Corps, to discuss issues related to peace, stability, and the overall security situation in the Northeast.
The Chief Minister described the meeting as ‘productive’ and praised the Indian Army’s contribution to maintaining peace and stability in the region. The Gajraj Corps, headquartered at Tezpur in Assam, plays a crucial role in safeguarding the eastern frontier and has a rich history in the region.
The meeting comes at a time when the Northeast has seen significant improvement in law and order, with several insurgent groups entering into peace agreements with the Centre and the Assam government in recent years. The Corps has been actively engaged in humanitarian assistance, disaster relief operations, and civic action programmes across the region.
The interaction reflects the close coordination between the Assam government and the Indian Army in addressing security challenges and supporting development initiatives in border and remote areas. The Army has been instrumental in assisting civil authorities during floods, natural disasters, and emergency situations in Assam, apart from carrying out welfare initiatives under its outreach programmes.
The meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation and chart a future course for lasting peace and stability in the Northeast. It underscored the longstanding partnership between the state administration and the armed forces in safeguarding the region’s strategic interests while promoting development and public welfare.
The Chief Minister’s remarks indicated that the deliberations focused on ensuring lasting peace and stability in the Northeast, although specific details of the discussions were not disclosed.
