Assam Governor visits last village in Bangladesh border; interacts with villagers, BSF jawans

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaSeptember 22, 2024

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya made his first visit to the Ramrai Kutir Border Outpost (BOP) along the India-Bangladesh border on Sunday, where he interacted with Border Security Force (BSF) personnel stationed at the outpost.

This marked his inaugural visit to the border region since assuming the role of Governor of Assam.

Upon reaching the border outpost at Ramrai Kutir in Sattrasal, the last village of Indian territory in Assam’s Dhubri district, Acharya engaged with the BSF personnel, acknowledging their service and dedication. As part of a protocol and goodwill gesture, the Governor greeted the officers stationed at the 1001 border pillar, expressing appreciation for their efforts in maintaining security along the international border.

Addressing the BSF jawans at a Sainik Sammelan, Acharya lauded their dedication to safeguarding the nation’s frontier.

He commended their bravery and fortitude and stated, “The profound commitment with which our jawans are serving the nation and guarding its borders is truly exemplary. They are our first line of defence, ensuring the safety and security of every citizen and maintaining the territorial integrity of the nation”.

Heaping his words of appreciation for the lady jawans deployed for border protection, Acharya addressed them as “incarnation of Goddess.”

He hailed their zeal and dedication in protecting the borders and said that standing shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts in serving the nation with valour and determination, is a source of inspiration for the younger generation.

The governor expressed his deep gratitude to the jawans and said that their tireless dedication and constant vigilance led to fortifying national security.

Acharya also planted a sapling at the RamraiKutir BOP.

The Governor as a part of his border visit also spent time with the residents of Ramrai Kutir village and took part in an interactive session held at Satrasal Higher Secondary Vidyapeeth.

Addressing the villagers, the Governor said that though Ramrai Kutir village is the last village of Indian territory bordering Bangladesh in Dhubri district, it should be regarded as the first village.

He said that for any contingency, the villagers will be the first ones to respond.

Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi who considers the border villages as the first village of the country, the Governor informed about the round development initiatives of the government to bring about holistic development of the frontier village ensuring that no area is left behind in the development journey of the nation.

The Governor also emphasized that his visit was aimed at understanding their lives identifying their problems and resolving them. He reiterated that the villagers deserve access to all basic facilities, including quality education, health care facilities, and proper road connectivity etc. He assured them that the government is initiating all steps for their welfare and development. The Governor also highlighted the role of the catalyst played by the villagers in ensuring border security.

The Governor also presented the villagers with mementoes depicting the National Flag. The Governor also interacted with the students on issues related to their education and personal growth. District Commissioner DhubriDibakarNath, SP DhubriNavin Singh along with a host of other dignitaries were present during the visit.