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PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates the First Bodoland Mahotsav in New Delhi.

National | Dated: 22 Nov 2024

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated the first-ever Bodoland Mohotsav at the KD Jadhav Wrestling Stadium, New Delhi (Delhi). The two-day event was held from 15th to 16th November 2024. The event focuses on promoting the language, literature, and culture of the Bodo community.

🎯 Key Highlights:

- The theme of Bodoland Mohotsav is 'Peace and Harmony for Prosperous Bharat', emphasizing the cultural, linguistic, and educational legacy of the Bodo community and other communities within the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), Assam. It highlights the community's journey of peace and progress since the 2020 Bodo Peace Accord.
- The event saw the presence of notable leaders, including Governor of Assam Lakshman Prasad Acharya, President of the All Bodo Students' Union (ABSU) Dipen Boro, and Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the BTR Pramod Boro. Chief Minister (CM) of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma virtually attended the event.

💡 Other Important Facts:

(i) Addressing the gathering, PM Modi extended his greetings on Kartik Purnima, Dev Deepavali, and the 555th Prakash Parva of Guru Nanak Dev Ji (first Sikh Guru). He also commemorated Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, which honors the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
(ii) PM Modi referred to the North Eastern Region (NER), including Assam, as India's Ashtalakshmi (eight forms of prosperity) and emphasized the government's commitment to resolving border disputes and promoting peace in the region.
(iii) The Central Government (CG)'s special package of Rs 1,500 crore and the Assam Government's special package to boost Bodoland's growth.

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Recently, who inaugurated the First Bodoland Mahotsav in New Delhi?

Correct Answer: Narendra Modi

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About Assam

CM : Himanta Biswa Sarma
Governor : Lakshman Prasad Acharya