Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Kalikho Pul today called on Home Minister Rajnath Singh and discussed with him various issues, including law-and-order situation in the state.
During the 15-minute meeting, Pul apprised Singh of the security situation in the state, particularly in Tirap and Changlang districts, affected by insurgency.
He also briefed Singh on various development schemes initiated by his government, official sources said.
This was for the first meeting between the two after Pul took charge as Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh on February 19.
During his visit to the North Block, Pul also met Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju, who hails from Arunachal Pradesh.
Pul, a former Congress leader, formed a government with the help of BJP after revolting against the then Chief Minister Nabam Tuki.
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Referring to rail connectivity, Pul urged for
immediate development of railway network in foothill towns like Deomali, Namsai, Tezu, Roing, Pasighat, Likabali, Seijosa and Kimin.
He also sought Centre's attention on further development of rail network in interior pockets as long term plan.
Stressing on the importance of an immediate rail network in foothills areas, the chief minister said it would help farmers and local traders to have direct trade link with all major cities in India.
He said Arunachal has tremendous agriculture and horticulture potential but lacks market linkages. The initiatives are important to fight opium cultivation in the state to provide alternate source of livelihood, the communique added.
