HT Bureau
DIPHU, Feb 3: Chief Executive Member of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, Tuliram Ronghang, on Tuesday hailed the Union Budget for what he described as an unprecedented financial commitment to the council, calling it a historic step towards direct funding and accelerated development in the region.
Addressing a press conference at the Arboretum-cum-Craft Centre here, Ronghang, flanked by
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Howraghat MLA Darsing Ronghang and BJP Karbi Anglong district president Roland Killing, expressed gratitude to the Central government for the enhanced allocations for the Northeast and Karbi Anglong in particular.
The CEM highlighted two major budgetary provisions, including an increase in the allocation to the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) to ₹28,000 crore for overall development of the region.
He also pointed out that, for the first time, the Union Budget has earmarked a KAAC-specific allocation of ₹200 crore.
“This is historic. It has been done without any prior agreement, and notably the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council has received a higher allocation compared to others in the state,” Ronghang said, adding that the move reflects progress towards the council’s long-standing demand for direct funding.
Ronghang also outlined ongoing and completed developmental initiatives in the district, stating that several flagship projects were nearing completion.
He said the medical college in Diphu is now operational and the cancer hospital has been completed, following which the council plans to allocate funds to support cancer treatment for local residents.
He further informed that road-widening works are progressing across the district and the Diphu flyover is scheduled to be inaugurated later this month.
Emphasising welfare measures, the CEM said the council would intensify schemes for the underprivileged, assuring “zero discrimination” in service delivery.
Taking aim at the opposition, Ronghang dismissed criticism from the All Party Hill Leaders Conference and the Congress as “imaginary accusations”, asserting that the BJP-led administration has delivered on its commitments to the people.
On the issue of upcoming elections, the CEM said the party would remain united irrespective of candidate selection.
“The BJP may give a ticket to anyone; the party will stand united and support that candidate,” he said.
