Takeaways from 4th NEDA Conclave

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is currently on a two-day Assam visit. On Monday, Shah has attended the 4th Conclave of North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) at Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra, Guwahati.

Addressing the conclave, Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that "The 4th NEDA Conclave is one of its kind as it is the first event to witness the presence of all 8 CMs of the North East states. Amit Shah Ji has been painstakingly guiding us towards realizing a cherished vision and glorious future for the North East. We owe him a great deal for having been a guiding light."

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi had envisioned North East to become an engine of growth. Last 5 years have seen unprecedented growth and a massive push to the region. It is emerging as a powerful hub." Sarma said.

"I strongly feel there is an urgent need to have a regional tourism policy to bolster the prospects of tourism in the region": Sarma added.

DoNER Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh

"I've been overwhelmed by the affection of people in the NorthEast. It has been humbling working in the region. I am certain, NE shall soon become integral to India's growth story, and most visible territory of PM Narendra Modi," said Dr. Jitendra Singh Union Minister of State (Ind Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region.

Sarbananda Sonowal, CM of Assam

PM Narendra Modi has brought a rare transformation in the North East. Home Minister Amit Shah has brought us all together and deserves our highest compliments. We all follow the policy of good governance of PM Modi. NEDA shall continue to be the fulcrum of progress in the region. Diversity shall be our strength.

The contributions of Himanta Biswa Sarma in giving shape to NEDA has been monumental. He has played a key role in ensuring victory for BJP and allied parties in the region. My compliments to him, CM Sonowal said.

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma

"NorthEast should become one of the most prosperous parts of this nation, and we can achieve it. We have a dynamic pool of leaders and generous guidance of PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to achieve it"- Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma said.

N Biren Singh, CM of Manipur

The change in outlook from Look East to Act East, as per the vision of PM Narendra Modi Ji, has been the motto of NEDA and this has helped NorthEast achieve its long-pending dreams of development. NEDA has given new momentum to the North East region. It has steered us towards carving a new, and bright future for the region, said N Biren Singh, CM of Manipur.

Neiphiu Rio, CM of Nagaland

NorthEast has made great progress and the idea of NEDA India is timely. We all must work unitedly to make the region a vibrant one, said Neiphiu Rio, CM of Nagaland.

Biplab Kumar Deb, CM of Tripura

I aspire that we all continue to work together for many years to come. NEDA is a great idea and will take the fortunes of the region very high.

Zoramthanga, CM of Mizoram

There was a time when all NE states were governed by Congress. Today all NE states are governed by NEDA CMs. The Central Government is our guardian. I have great faith in Union Home minister Amit Shah and his abilities. We have great hope in him.

Prem Singh Tamang, CM of Sikkim

Sikkim is committed to ensuring peace and prosperity of the North East. NEDA should become the vital link to progress in the region: Prem Singh Tamang said.

Pema Khandu, CM of Arunachal Pradesh

In 2016 when NEDA was formed we had only 3 CMs; in 3 years, the figure has more than doubled. We've got a PM who's changed the destiny of India & NorthEast – CM Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu said.

"NEDA has been vital in uniting different political parties under one umbrella", said Atul Bora President AGP.

Chairman BPF, Hagrama Mohilary says NDA government shall remain in power for the next 20 years.

In the beginning, Shah and all other distinguished guests light lamp marking the beginning of the NEDA Conclave. Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal along with the Chief Ministers of North Eastern states, Ministers, and Chairpersons of various corporations of Assam have taken part in the event.