Union Home Minister Amit Shah is on a three-day visit to the Northeast, covering Mizoram and Assam. As part of his visit, HM Amit Shah reached Mizoram on Saturday, where he participated in several programs. During his visit, he gifted a guitar to seven-year-old Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte, a talented young singer from Mizoram.
HM Amit Shah honoured Hnamte for her moving rendition of Vande Mataram in Aizawl. Expressing his admiration, the home minister wrote on social media platform X that her love for India was reflected in her song, making it a wonderful experience to listen to her.
Who Is Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte?
Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte first gained national attention in 2020 when a video of her singing Maa Tujhe Salaam went viral. Her soulful voice and patriotic spirit earned her widespread recognition. Over the years, she has received several awards from the Mizoram government and special praise from the Governor.
Meanwhile, during his visit, the home minister also participated in the land transfer ceremony of Assam Rifles’ land to the people of Mizoram. Addressing the gathering, he praised Assam Rifles for its commitment to the people of Mizoram. He also wrote on X that Assam Rifles has always followed the principle of "security through brotherhood" and has now set an exemplary standard by handing over a significant portion of its land for public benefit.
HM Amit Shah emphasized that the relocation of Assam Rifles’ headquarters from Central Aizawl to Zokhawsang marks an important milestone in the government’s commitment to Mizoram’s development. He highlighted that this move is not just an administrative decision but a symbol of the Indian government’s responsibility towards the Mizo people.
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The Union Minister acknowledged that Mizoram’s unique topography had led to long-standing demands for rehabilitation, which had remained unresolved for over 35 years. However, he affirmed that this demand is now being fulfilled due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decisive intervention.
He also underlined the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led union government’s continuous efforts to bring development and unity to the Northeast. Over the past decade, significant progress has been made in various sectors, including tourism, technology, agriculture, and entrepreneurship, ensuring a brighter future for the region.