Assam and NE region will be hub of East-Asia: PM Modi
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Guwahati, Feb 18 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that with the launching of a huge number of connectivity projects, Assam and the northeast region would emerge as the hub of East-Asia.
The Prime Minister said that Assam and northeast region would further strengthen the initiative for Aatmnirbhar Bharat .
Launching the Mahabahu-Brahmaputra Ro-Pax vessel operations, laying the foundation stone of the Dhubri Phulbari Bridge and performing the Bhumi Pujan for construction of Majuli Bridge in Assam through videoconferencing, the Prime Minister said these projects would boost the more reliable, efficient and time saving connectivity and help to further widen the tourism and improve economy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that his government has taken up various developmental projects to correct the historical mistakes of neglecting Assam.
"Prior to Independence, Assam enjoyed a high per-capita income but since 1947, its development was neglected. Correcting the historical mistake of neglecting Assam had begun with former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, and now it has gained strength with the BJP government taking its development as a priority," he said.
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Two Assam journalists arrested, three others detained for maligning Himanta
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A news portal had shared a photo of the Minister hugging his daughter, following which it went viral on social media.
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Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. File
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A news portal had shared a photo of the Minister hugging his daughter, following which it went viral on social media.
Two journalists were arrested and three others detained on Wednesday for their alleged attempt to malign Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma after they shared a photo of him along with his daughter with a salacious intent , police said.
Congress leaders were seen wearing No-CAA gamchas at the poll rally in Sivasagar, Assam Rahul Gandhi addresses rally in Sivasagar ahead of Assam polls. | Photo Credit: ANI
Sivasagar: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday kick-started the political campaign for his party in Assam. Addressing a rally in Sivasagar where Assam Congress leaders were seen wearing No CAA (Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019)
gamchas, Gandhi said no power in the world can break Assam. Whoever will try to touch the Assam Accord or spread hatred, Congress party and people of Assam will teach them a lesson together, Gandhi, an MP from Wayanad, said.