Assam Assembly Election: PM Modi reaffirmed his commitment to the development of Assam, Northeast Dhemaji: Accusing the governments that ruled India for decades since Independence of neglecting Assam and the northeast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday reaffirmed his commitment to the development of the region. PM Modi, who dedicated to the nation three major projects in the petroleum sector, enumerated steps taken by the state government led by Sarbananda Sonowal and the centre over the past few years, and said they were working together for a balanced growth of the region. "Those who ruled for decades since Independence believed Dispur was too distant from Delhi. '