New Delhi, (Asian independent) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday met BJP President J.P. Nadda and apprised him about the various welfare initiatives being carried out by his government in the state.
“It was a privilege to meet and receive guidance and blessings from Adarniya Adhyaksh ji during my visit to New Delhi today,” the Chief Minister wrote on X (formerly twitter).
He added, “I had the opportunity to brief him on the numerous welfare initiatives our state government is undertaking.”
Earlier on Monday, Sarma called on Home Minister Amit Shah and discussed the roadmap for complete withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the northeastern state.
The Chief Minister cited the significant improvement in the law and order situation, surrender of scores of underground cadres of extremist outfits with huge cache of arms and ammunition following signing of several peace accords, and drastic fall in deaths of security personnel and civilians as reasons for complete lifting of AFSPA from Assam.
The Home Minister put forth some suggestions to pave the way for complete withdrawal of AFSPA, an official said, adding that Sarma assured that the state government will take further steps based on his suggestions.