Guwahati (Assam), February 14
Addressing a public gathering in Guwahati, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that over the past 11 years, Assam has received more than ₹5.5 lakh crore from the Central Government for various development projects. He questioned whether the Congress, which he alleged had hesitated to provide funds for Assam’s development, could truly contribute to the state’s progress.
He stated that this year’s Union Budget focuses on further strengthening connectivity in the Northeast, noting that increased connectivity leads to greater employment opportunities. Thousands of crores of rupees have been allocated for highways and other road infrastructure projects in Assam. He added that the budget announcements would also boost tourism in the state.
Referring to the recent “Pariksha Pe Charcha” programme held in Guwahati, the Prime Minister said he interacted with students aboard a cruise on the Brahmaputra River. He emphasized that river tourism on the Brahmaputra would be further promoted in the future. “There is no better place for tourism. Come, this is my Assam, this is my Brahmaputra,” he remarked.
Prime Minister Modi also mentioned that he recently landed on the Moranhat highway in an Indian Air Force aircraft instead of a traditional runway, calling it a historic moment. He said highways are now being constructed where not only vehicles move, but aircraft can also land.
He added that the country has gained not just another emergency landing strip but also proof that a “New India” is fully prepared for its security. He asserted that India is not only strengthening its borders but is also capable of responding decisively to enemies.
Marking the seventh anniversary of the Pulwama terror attack, he paid tribute to the brave soldiers who lost their lives. He said the world witnessed how India responded firmly after the attack and referred to the country’s strength demonstrated in “Operation Sindoor.”
New Delhi, February 14
The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to relocate offices from the North and South Blocks to ‘Seva Teerth’ and ‘Kartavya Bhavans’. The move paves the way for the establishment of the ‘Yuge Yugeen Bharat’ National Museum.
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