Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on April 3 made a fervent appeal to militants in Assam who have not surrendered yet to return to the mainstream as they are needed to create an 'Atmanirbhar Assam', reports The Assam Tribune. PM Modi was addressing an election rally in Bodoland Territorial Region's (BTR) Baksa District, where he said people of the state have rejected violence for development, peace, unity and stability. He further said, "It is our responsibility to ensure the rehabilitation of those who have returned to the mainstream after years of struggle. I also appeal to those who are yet to surrender to return for the future of the state and for their own future, too, as they are needed to create an 'Atmanirbhar Assam'."