PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of projects worth more than Rs 18,530 crore to accelerate infrastructure and industrial development in Assam. These projects include major schemes like Guwahati Ring Road Project, Darang Medical College and Hospital, GNM School and BSc Nursing College. Addressing a public meeting organized in Darang, PM Modi said that he is feeling holy coming to the land of Assam after the success of “Operation Sindoor”. He said that it is a matter of good fortune for him to come to this land on the holy day of Janmashtami and it is an inspiration to take forward the concept of “Sudarshan Chakra” in the security policy of the country.
Targeted Congress
In his address, Prime Minister Modi also directly attacked the Congress. He said that the statement of the Congress Party President about the pride of Assam and the great son of the country Bhupen Hazarika ji, who was recently awarded Bharat Ratna, was very unfortunate. Modi said, “When the Government of India gave Bharat Ratna to Bhupen Da, the Congress President made a derogatory remark saying that Modi is giving Bharat Ratna to those who sing and dance.” PM Modi called it an attack on the culture and identity of Assam. During this, when a child brought a picture of his mother, the PM became emotional and a special scene of human sentiments was seen in the meeting.
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1962 China War and the suffering of Assam
The Prime Minister also mentioned the 1962 China War in his address. He said that at that time Assam had directly suffered the impact of the war and Pandit Nehru’s words had deepened the pain of the region. He said that “even today the generations of the North-East feel those wounds.” Modi said that generally he tolerates insults being a devotee of Lord Shiva, but cannot tolerate it when others are insulted. Referring to Bhupen Hazarika, he said his songs had infused courage and energy in the entire nation during the 1962 war. The same spirit was also visible in the recent “Operation Sindoor” when India gave a befitting reply to Pakistan’s terror plots and made the world realise its power.
Northeast India: New centre of 21st century
The Prime Minister said the country is moving rapidly towards the resolution of a developed India and the Northeast will make a significant contribution to it. He said “The first 25 years of the 21st century have been completed and now the next part of it belongs to the East, especially Northeast India.” He informed that development schemes worth about Rs 6,500 crore have been launched recently. Modi made it clear that his “double engine government” is committed to making Assam a hub of connectivity and better healthcare services. These projects will write a new history of development not only in Assam but in the entire Northeast region. The Prime Minister called upon the youth to play their role in realising the resolve of a developed India and make the North-East the new strength of the country.
