<h1>Youth football tournament in Bodoland transforms conflict region with 70,000 players showcasing peace through sports</h1> The Prime Minister highlighted the transformation of Assam's Bodoland Territorial Region from a conflict-affected area to a region known for youth football excellence. Speaking during a monthly broadcast, he noted that the ongoing Bodoland CEM Cup features over 3,700 teams and nearly 70,000 players, including many girls. The tournament represents unity and hope, with local players now gaining national recognition. The Chief Minister emphasized how proper leadership has channeled youth energy toward sports rather than violence, describing BTR's transition from insurgency hotbed to peaceful region as exemplifying the government's northeastern development commitment.