Modi Critiques Congress, Celebrates Development in Assam

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp critique against the Congress party, accusing it of fostering divisions among communities for personal gain in the electoral battleground of Assam. Speaking via video conference from Guwahati to a Kokrajhar audience, Modi termed Congress a 'shop of false promises' and emphasized his government's efforts in laying the foundation for various development initiatives.

The Prime Minister accused Congress of ensnaring generations in Bodoland with unreality, stating, "When you removed the Congress from power both nationally and in Assam, and provided the BJP-NDA an opportunity, our sincere efforts began." He pointed out their strategy contrasts with Congress's divisive politics, spotlighting the Bodo Peace Accord as a landmark step towards enduring peace, uniting major organizations and groups for the first time.

Modi reinforced the government's commitment to preserving Assam’s heritage and advancing rapid state development. He expressed his pride in the preservation of Bodo language and culture, acknowledging the significant hardships endured by the region over the decades. Modi also underscored the transformation underway with projects exceeding Rs 4,500 crore, ushering in peace and development in Bodoland, previously marred by violence.