**Modi Criticizes Congress for Neglecting Assam and Northeast Development**
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong critique of the Congress party on Saturday, accusing it of overlooking the needs of Assam and the Northeast during its tenure in power. Speaking at a public rally after inaugurating a new terminal at Guwahati airport, PM Modi claimed that the Congress had prioritized the protection of infiltrators over the security and identity of the region.
During his address, he emphasized that the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was designed to exclude infiltrators from the democratic process. He alleged that “deshdrohis” (traitors) were attempting to shield these individuals, asserting that the central government is implementing stringent measures to curb infiltration.
PM Modi contended that the development of Assam and the Northeast was never a priority for the Congress party. He accused them of allowing infiltrators to seize land and forests in the state, thereby jeopardizing its security and cultural identity. The Prime Minister stated that the BJP government is now rectifying the long-standing mistakes made by the Congress in the region.
Highlighting the BJP’s governance model, PM Modi described the ongoing development in Assam under the party’s “double-engine government” as a continuous flow, likening it to the powerful Brahmaputra river. He expressed his deep connection to Assam, noting that the state and the entire Northeast are becoming vital gateways to India’s overall development. “Every state and region has a crucial role in the mission of a developed India,” he remarked.
Later that evening, PM Modi participated in a grand roadshow in Guwahati, marking the first day of his two-day visit to Assam. The roadshow commenced outside the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex on National Highway 27 and concluded at the BJP’s state headquarters near Basistha Chariali.
Earlier in the day, upon his arrival in Guwahati, PM Modi unveiled a statue of Assam’s first Chief Minister, Gopinath Bordoloi, inaugurated the new airport terminal, and addressed a public meeting. Following the roadshow, he convened a significant meeting with the BJP’s state leadership to discuss preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections.
**FAQ**
**What were PM Modi’s main criticisms of the Congress party regarding Assam?**
PM Modi criticized the Congress for neglecting the development of Assam and the Northeast, accusing them of allowing infiltrators to threaten the region’s security and identity. He emphasized that the BJP is now working to correct these past mistakes.