From Militancy to Modernity: Dibrugarh Declared Second Capital of Assam

“A city once under curfew rises to become a capital of change.”

🗺️ Dibrugarh’s Historic Transformation

• Once a hotspot for ULFA(I) insurgency and civil unrest
• Gradual evolution into a peaceful and resilient city
• Hosted Republic Day celebrations, symbolising its progress

🏗️ Urban Development Push

✅ CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced Dibrugarh’s upgrade to a full-fledged city
✅ To serve as Assam’s second capital, decentralising administrative functions
✅ Foundation laid for 4 major flyovers worth ₹377 crore
✅ Focus on ease of living, connectivity, and urban investment

💼 Economic Ambitions

• Dibrugarh to be promoted as a semiconductor and energy hub
• Ties strengthened with Japanese corporations like Tokyo Electron
• Assam’s Electronic City project gains momentum
• Aim: Position Assam as a new frontier for high-tech and green investments

🚨 ULFA(I) Attacks and Symbolism

• On Republic Day 2025, ULFA(I) triggered low-intensity blasts in Assam
• Claimed the attacks were symbolic, avoiding civilian harm
• Objective: Show capability to breach high-security zones

ULFA(I) Background

• Banned militant group led by Paresh Baruah
• Advocates secession from India
• Notorious for Dhemaji Blast (2004) — killed 13, including 10 children

🛡️ Moving Forward

• Despite isolated attacks, Assam’s strategy is clear: Peace, development, and decentralisation.
• Dibrugarh’s transformation into a second capital is a message of hope and resilience

✅ Dibrugarh stands not as a symbol of insurgency, but of India’s democratic and developmental spirit.