[Assam] why NE India is backward

[Jyotirmoy Sharma]

No point blaming India when the problem lies within.
Progress cannot be attained without a desire to succeed and create a better
life.
In NE India killings, extortion, corruption have become a cottage industry.
http://www.assamtimes.org/hot-news/1436.html
Wouldn't the rail line bring in more development for NC Hills in terms of
connectivity, tourism etc?
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