PM Modi says govt has ‘zero tolerance policy’ against terrorism and Naxalism

“Be it terrorism or Maoist elements spreading unrest, our government follows a policy of zero tolerance.” Read further on Dynamite News:

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday his government has a policy of "zero tolerance’’ against terrorism or unrest by Maoist elements.

"Be it terrorism or Maoist elements spreading unrest, our government follows a policy of zero tolerance,’’ the Prime Minister said while inaugurating the two-day Northeast Rising Summit here on Friday.

PM Modi Statement

Reaffirming that peace and law and order are the most crucial factors for any region's development, PM Modi said the Northeast was once associated with blockades and conflict, which severely impacted opportunities for its youth. The government’s consistent efforts towards peace agreements had resulted in more than 10,000 young individuals abandoning arms to embrace peace during the past ten-eleven years.

This shift had unlocked new employment and entrepreneurial opportunities within the region, he said and added that the MUDRA scheme had provided thousands of crores in financial support to lakhs of youth in the Northeast. The rise of education institutes had helped young individuals develop skills for the future.

Describing the youth of the Northeast as not just internet users but emerging digital innovators, he said advancements like over 13,000 km of optical fiber expansion, 4G and 5G coverage, and growing opportunities in the technology sector had encouraged young entrepreneurs to launch major startups within the region, reinforcing the Northeast’s role as India’s digital gateway.

Two-day Summit

The two-day Summit will highlight India's Northeastern region as a land of opportunity to attract global and domestic investment there.

It will focus on tourism, agro-food processing, textiles, information technology, infrastructure, energy, entertainment and sports. It will include ministerial sessions, Business-to-Government sessions, Business-to-Business meetings, startups and policy initiatives by the state governments and central Ministries for investment promotion.

Describing the event as a "celebration of investment in the Northeast", he said Rising Northeast is "more than just an investors’ summit—it is a movement and a call to action”. The Prime Minister said the region is becoming a key destination for sectors like energy and semiconductors and is witnessing unprecedented progress. The government is determined to accelerate its growth story.

Northeast is a complete package for tourism, he said and added that the region is a perfect destination for its nature and organic life-style. Whether concerts, global conferences or destination weddings, Northeast is a perfect destination.