Campaigning for Assembly polls intensifies in Assam

Prime Minister and senior BJP leader Narendra Modi addressed two election campaign rallies in Assam today.

Addressing his first rally at Gogamukh, Modi said the welfare of the poor and middle class remains a top priority for the BJP. He said the party has always focused on infrastructure, education and healthcare to achieve inclusive development.

Modi said that in the last ten years of NDA rule in Assam, the state has witnessed significant progress. He added that the “double engine” government has helped bring lasting peace to the state, with many youths moving away from violence towards a more secure future.

The Prime Minister said Assam is globally known for its tea and noted that with the upcoming semiconductor plant in Morigaon, the state will soon gain recognition for semiconductor chips.

Referring to the BJP’s election manifesto released yesterday, Modi said it promises major investments in infrastructure, employment generation and education. He also said the party will work towards implementing a Uniform Civil Code to safeguard the tribal culture and traditions of the state.

Later, addressing his second rally at Biswanath, Modi said that BJP’s vision is to build an “Atmanirbhar Assam”. He said the party has promised to spend 18 thousand crore rupees on flood and erosion control in the state.

Alleging that the Congress allowed illegal immigrants to settle on land belonging to indigenous people, Modi said his government will work to make Assam free from illegal immigration and safeguard the land rights of indigenous communities.