Blitz Bureau
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi has said that the entire northeastern region which was once neglected by the Centre has been developing at a fast pace during the BJP regime, adding he himself has become the brand ambassador of the region. While attending the Jhumoir dance programme at the Sarusajai stadium in Guwahati on February 24, PM Modi emphasised the transformative journey of Assam and the Northeast under the present leadership. “Once, Assam and the Northeast were neglected, but today, Modi has become the brand ambassador of the region,” the Prime Minister stated.
PM Modi held a grand roadshow in Guwahati ahead of the ‘Jhumoir Binandini’ event. He recalled his overnight stay at Kaziranga National Park, making him the only Prime Minister to have done so. “I am the only Prime Minister of this country who spent a night at Kaziranga National Park,” he said.
PM Modi further said, “Recognising the Assamese heritage, the Government has granted Classical Language status to the Assamese language, fulfilling a long-awaited demand of the people. Additionally, Charaideo Maidam has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list, further cementing Assam’s historical significance.” He also honoured Lachit Borphukan, the legendary warrior from Assam who has long been denied national recognition. PM Modi also outlined a number of significant Government welfare programmes, with an emphasis on the improvement of rural areas and tea garden labourers.
“To ensure better maternal care, the BJP government has given financial assistance to pregnant women working in tea gardens. Furthermore, with the construction of 350 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and more than 100 model tea garden schools, Assam is expected to see notable improvements in healthcare and education,” he stated.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took to social media to express his gratitude, saying, “It is a privilege and honour to welcome the world’s most popular leader, PM Narendra Modi, to Assam. Prime Minister’s vision drives us in our pursuit to build a Viksit Assam.”
