GUWAHATI, May 17: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, May 17, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi wearing the traditional Bodo scarf Aronai during an official engagement in the Netherlands reflected the cultural identity and handloom heritage of Assam’s Bodo community.
In a post shared on social media platform X, Sarma said the Aronai represents the pride, tradition and craftsmanship of the Bodo people and expressed satisfaction at seeing the cultural symbol showcased internationally.
“Aronai reflects the pride and rich handloom heritage of Assam’s Bodo community. Proud to see Adarniya Narendra Modi ji carrying it with grace on the global stage in the Netherlands,” the Chief Minister said.
Modi was seen wearing the traditional scarf while interacting with members of the Indian diaspora in The Hague during his two-day visit to the country as part of his Europe tour.
Sarma also thanked the Prime Minister for what he described as efforts towards bringing peace and development to the Bodoland region.
Referring to the Bodo Peace Accord signed in 2020, the Chief Minister said the agreement strengthened the autonomous council framework in the region and contributed to ending decades of insurgency-related challenges in Bodoland.
