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Amit Shah Attends ENPO Pact Ceremony, Launches Bharat Taxi App

Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended a ceremony ahead of a significant agreement between the central government, Nagaland, and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO). He stated that the long-standing conflict is nearing its end and committed the central government to ensuring development in the region. Separately, Shah launched the 'Bharat Taxi' app, a cooperative-led, zero-commission ride-hailing platform aimed at driver welfare. The initiative aims to become a nationwide alternative to foreign-based aggregators within three years.

Key Points: Amit Shah on ENPO Agreement & Bharat Taxi App Launch

  • ENPO agreement ends long conflict
  • Shah praises Nagaland CM for negotiations
  • Bharat Taxi is first cooperative ride-hailing app
  • App uses zero-commission, surge-free model
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Amit Shah attends ENPO agreement ceremony, assures development in Eastern Nagaland

Amit Shah attends ENPO agreement ceremony in Nagaland, pledges development, and launches the cooperative-based Bharat Taxi app for driver welfare.

"The central government will bear the responsibility of ensuring development in Eastern Nagaland. - Amit Shah"

New Delhi, February 5

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday attended the ceremony ahead of the signing of an agreement between the Union Government, the Nagaland Government, and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation.

The Union Minister was dressed in a traditional Naga outfit and was accompanied by Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio.

Addressing the occasion, Amit Shah said that officials of the Union Home Ministry had worked for a long time to bridge the gap between the Government of Nagaland and the ENPO. He noted that the long-standing conflict was now nearing its end.

"Home Ministry officials worked hard for a long time and bridged the gap between the Government of Nagaland and ENPO. Now this conflict is nearing its end... I want to thank CM Nephiu Rio and the entire team for taking this negotiation to a logical end... The central government will bear the responsibility of ensuring development in Eastern Nagaland," he told reporters.

Earlier in the day, the Union Home and Cooperation Minister, Amit Shah, launched the 'Bharat Taxi' App, aimed at strengthening cooperative participation and enhancing welfare measures for taxi drivers across the country.

Speaking on the occasion, Amit Shah said the launch of the Sahkar Taxi initiative was being held in the presence of around 8 lakh sarathi (driver) representatives and several cooperative bodies.

"This launch of Sahkar Taxi is taking place in the presence of 800,000 Sarathi representatives and some cooperatives, so that within three years, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and from Dwarka to Kamakhya, across the entire country, this Sahkar Taxi is going to become a very significant means for the welfare of our taxi Sarathis", he told ANI.

Bharat Taxi is India's first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002, and was established on June 6, 2025. The platform operates on a zero-commission, surge-free pricing model, with direct distribution of profits to drivers, offering an indigenous alternative to foreign-investment-based aggregator platforms.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see the Home Minister in traditional Naga attire. It shows respect for local culture. The Bharat Taxi app also sounds promising for our drivers. Two good initiatives in one day.
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Rohit P
The proof will be in the implementation. We hear many assurances about development in the Northeast. Let's see if the roads, schools, and hospitals actually get built this time. Fingers crossed.
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Sarah B
As someone who has traveled in Nagaland, the people are wonderful and the region has so much potential. Ending conflict and focusing on cooperative models like Bharat Taxi is the way forward for inclusive growth.
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Vikram M
Bharat Taxi is a brilliant 'swadeshi' alternative to Uber/Ola. Zero commission and profits going directly to drivers? This is the cooperative model India needs. Hope it succeeds pan-India.
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Neha E
While the agreement is welcome, I hope the concerns of the ENPO and the people of Eastern Nagaland are genuinely addressed, not just from Delhi's perspective. Local voices must lead the development process.

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