Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the Northeast and gifted a guitar to 7-year-old Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte in Aizawl on Saturday. The young singer amazed everyone with her heartfelt performance of Vande Mataram.
Later, Shah expressed his admiration on social media. "Love for Bharat unites us all. Deeply moved to listen to Mizoram's wonder kid Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte, singing Vande Mataram in Aizawl today. The seven-year-old's love for Bharat Mata poured out into her song, making listening to her a mesmerizing experience," he wrote on X.
Love for Bharat unites us all.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 15, 2025
Deeply moved to listen to Mizoram's wonder kid Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte, singing Vande Mataram in Aizawl today. The seven-year-old's love for Bharat Mata poured out into her song, making listening to her a mesmerizing experience.
Gifted her a… pic.twitter.com/7CLOKjkQ9y
Esther’s Rise to Fame
Esther first gained national attention in 2020. At that time, a video of her singing Maa Tujhe Salaam went viral. As a result, her strong voice and patriotic spirit won her many fans. Soon after, the Mizoram government honored her with multiple awards. In addition, the Governor gave her special recognition.
Shah Attends Assam Rifles Land Transfer Ceremony
After starting his three-day Assam visit on March 14, Shah traveled to Mizoram on March 15. There, he attended a ceremony where the Assam Rifles officially transferred land to the state government.
During the event, Shah praised the Assam Rifles for their service. "The Assam Rifles has served the people of Mizoram through the guiding principle of security through fraternity. Today, the force set an exemplary standard in commitment to the people by handing over a significant portion of its land to the state govt for the benefit of the people," he posted on X.
The Assam Rifles has served the people of Mizoram through the guiding principle of security through fraternity. Today, the force set an exemplary standard in commitment to the people by handing over a significant portion of its land to the state govt for the benefit of the… pic.twitter.com/fAhauOMOn9
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 15, 2025
Government Fulfills 35-Year-Old Demand
For more than 35 years, the Mizo people had demanded the relocation of the Assam Rifles Headquarters from central Aizawl to Zokhawsang. Finally, this demand has been met.
While speaking at the event, Shah called the move a major step in Mizoram’s development. Furthermore, he credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for resolving the long-pending issue. "This demand, which has been around for 30-35 years, is now set to be fulfilled due to an important decision by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is not just an administrative decision but a symbol of the Indian government's responsibility towards the Mizo people," he said.
Modi Government’s Push for Northeast Growth
In addition to fulfilling this demand, Shah highlighted how the Modi government has transformed the Northeast. Over the last decade, the region has seen significant improvements in tourism, technology, agriculture, and entrepreneurship. According to Shah, these initiatives not only promote development but also strengthen unity.