Amit Shah inaugurates Lachit Borphukan Police Academy in Assam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while on a visit to Assam, inaugurated the revamped first phase of the Lachit Borphukan Police Academy in Dergaon. The step highlights the government’s push towards modernizing police training in Assam and the larger Northeast.

Dedicated to the legendary Ahom general Lachit Borphukan, who led courageous battles to repel Mughal aggressions in Assam during the 17th century, the academy is an epitome of the glorious history of Assam and its evolving security needs. The initial phase, built at a cost of Rs 167.4 crore, has state-of-the-art classrooms, a weapons simulator, a fully equipped library, and other training facilities to improve police skills in fighting insurgency, border management, and law and order in Assam’s diverse terrain.

Shah also laid the foundation stone of the second phase of the academy, which is estimated to be Rs 425.48 crore. The upcoming phase will include residential facilities for trainees as well as officers, making the academy a world-class training institution for police officers in the region.

In his address, Shah emphasized the change in Assam under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pitting it against the erstwhile Congress regime. He noted that Assam had received Rs 1.27 lakh crore as devolution grants and central assistance in 10 years of Congress rule, and that the Modi government has substantially raised financial assistance, opening doors for development and peace.

HM Amit Shah further emphasized the return of stability in Assam, stating, “Over 10,000 youths have surrendered their arms and joined the mainstream in the past decade.” He also announced major infrastructure projects, revealing that the Modi government is set to introduce Rs 3 lakh crore worth of projects in Assam, alongside an additional Rs 5 lakh crore investment proposed at a recent business summit.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, top state officials, and dignitaries were present at the event, reflecting the close coordination between the state and central governments. Home Minister’s visit is viewed as a major move in strengthening BJP’s political campaign in Assam for the 2026 Assembly polls, consolidating the party’s emphasis on peace, development, and governance in the state.