Key facts
- Amit Shah urged Northeast states to focus on citizen rights and AI.
- He stated insurgency is no longer the defining challenge for the region.
- The focus should move beyond traditional law-and-order concerns.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while addressing the 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council in Shillong, declared that insurgency is no longer the primary challenge for the Northeast region. He urged the eight northeastern states to pivot their focus beyond traditional law-and-order concerns towards enhancing citizen rights and embracing artificial intelligence. This directive signals a strategic shift in the government's approach to development and security in India's northeastern states, emphasizing progress and technological advancement.