Itanagar, Apr 5 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday hailed his counterpart Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, as a dynamic leader of the North East and a prominent figure in the country's political landscape, during the vibrant Mopin festival celebrations in Aalo, the headquarters of West Siang district.
Addressing a massive gathering of the Galo community, CM Khandu expressed deep gratitude to Sarma for his gracious presence at the traditional harvest festival, stating, “His presence at Aalo amidst thousands of Galos in a sea of white exemplifies his affection for our state and its people.”
Khandu credited both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and CM Sarma for transforming governance and accelerating development across the Northeast. “Since Modiji became Prime Minister and Himantaji took charge in Assam, the entire North East region has seen a remarkable shift. Assam, as a state, plays a significant role in the region. Whatever happens in Assam impacts us all,” he said.