Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the 'Peace, Unity and Development Rally' at Diphu in Karbi Anglong district, Assam on Thursday. PM Modi also laid the foundation stone of various projects in Assam. He laid foundation stones for projects worth more than Rs 500 crore, related to education and healthcare including, Veterinary College (Diphu), Degree College (West Karbi Anglong) and Agricultural College (Kolonga, West Karbi Anglong). These projects will bring new opportunities for skilling and employment in the region. The PM also laid the foundation stone for more than 2950 Amrit Sarovar projects. PM Modi was accompanied by Governor of Assam, Shri Jagdish Mukhi and Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma. In Dibrugarh, Assam, PM Modi along with industrialist Ratan Tata inaugurated 7 state-of-the-Art-Cancer-Centres & laid the foundation stone for 7 new Cancer hospitals. Here are top 10 quotes of PM Modi in Assam.
PM Modi in Assam | Top Quotes
1. Addressing the people in Karbi Anglong, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the great son of Assam Lachit Borphukan and said, “Lachit Borphukan’s life is an inspiration of patriotism and Rashtra Shakti. I salute this great hero of the country from Karbi Anglong.”
2. “‘Double engine’ government is working with the spirit of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas," PM Modi lauded the double engine government for development of northeast regions.
3. On construction of more than 2950 Amrit sarovars, PM Modi said, “Project of Amrit Sarovars is completely based on people’s participation.”
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4. “Since 2014 difficulties in the North East are reducing and development is taking place,” the PM said, hailing his government.
5. PM Modi also said, last year, several organisations from Karbi Anglong joined the resolve for peace and development. “Bodo Accord in 2020 opened doors for permanent peace.”
6. The Prime Minister hailed the removal of the Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) that had been imposed on many states of the North East. “During the last 8 years we have revoked AFSPA from many areas of the North East due to peace and better law & order conditions.”
7. The PM also acknowledged that the solutions pertaining to border issues are being sought in the spirit of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas. “The agreement reached between Assam and Meghalaya will encourage other matters as well. This will give impetus to the development aspirations of the entire region.”
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8. Underlining the cultural heritage of tribal communities, the PM said, “The culture of tribal society, its language, food, art, handicrafts, all these are the rich heritage of India. Assam is even more prosperous in this respect. This cultural heritage connects India, strengthens the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.”
9. In Anglong, PM Concluded, asserting that in the Amrit Kaal of Azadi, Karbi Anglong is also heading towards a new future of peace and development, he said, “We have to make up for the development which we could not achieve in the earlier decades.”
10. On the inauguration of 7 new cancer hospitals in Assam, PM Said, "There was a time, even one hospital getting opened up in 7yrs was a thing to celebrate. Times have changed now. I've been told 3 more cancer hospitals will be ready for your service in a few months."
