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Amit Shah Inaugurates Medical College, Modi Slams Congress as "Puppet"

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Pragjyotishpur Medical College & Hospital in Guwahati and several cancer centres during his visit to Assam. He also laid virtual foundation stones for multiple super-speciality hospitals and other health facilities across the state. Separately, Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the Bhoomi Poojan for the major Shillong-Silchar Greenfield corridor, a project aimed at drastically improving connectivity and travel times in the Northeast. During the event, PM Modi launched a sharp political attack, accusing the Congress party of acting as a "puppet" of forces trying to undermine India's development.

Key Points: Amit Shah Inaugurates Assam Medical College, Modi Attacks Congress

  • Amit Shah inaugurates Pragjyotishpur Medical College
  • Foundation laid for multiple super-speciality hospitals
  • PM Modi launches Shillong-Silchar highway corridor
  • Modi accuses Congress of being a "puppet"
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Amit Shah inaugurates Pragjyotishpur Medical College and Hospital in Guwahati

Amit Shah inaugurated a medical college and cancer centres in Assam. PM Modi performed Bhoomi Poojan for a major highway corridor and accused Congress of creating panic.

"Nowadays, conditions of war prevail all around the world. Our government is making every possible effort to ensure that the citizens of our country face the fewest hardships possible. - Prime Minister Narendra Modi"

Guwahati, March 15

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday inaugurated the newly constructed Pragjyotishpur Medical College & Hospital in Guwahati during his visit to Assam.

He also inaugurated the Golaghat and Tinsukia cancer centres.

Additionally, the Union Home Minister virtually laid the foundation stones for super-speciality hospitals at the Diphu, Jorhat, and Barpeta Medical College & Hospitals. He also laid the foundation stone for the Swasthya Bhawan at Sixmile in Guwahati and for the Abhayapuri District Hospital.

Later in the day, Shah will also attend the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha's (BJYM) 'Yuva Shakti Samaroh' at the Veterinary College Field in Khanapara, Guwahati.

On Saturday, PM Narendra Modi performed Bhoomi Poojan of the Shillong-Silchar Corridor, the first access-controlled Greenfield four-lane High-Speed Corridor in North-East India.

The 166 km corridor, with an investment of around Rs 22,860 crore, will significantly improve connectivity between Meghalaya and Assam.

The project will reduce the distance between Guwahati and Silchar and cut travel time from 8.5 hours to approximately 5 hours, boosting economic growth and cross-border trade in the region, according to a release.

The Prime Minister also performed Bhoomi Poojan for an elevated corridor on NH-306 from Trunk Road near Capital Point to Rangirkhari Point in Silchar (Phase I).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress party of acting as a "puppet" of forces that are unable to accept India's rapid development, alleging that the opposition was attempting to create panic in the country at a time when global tensions and war-like conditions are prevailing in several regions.

"Nowadays, conditions of war prevail all around the world. Our government is making every possible effort to ensure that the citizens of our country face the fewest hardships possible. Our objective is to minimise the impact of this war on the nation's citizens," PM Modi said.

Meanwhile, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is likely to announce the schedule of elections in poll-bound states and a Union Territory (UT) on Sunday. The poll body will convene a press conference at 4 pm.

Assembly elections are set to be held in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry.

Assam will witness a fight between the incumbent BJP-led NDA government and Congress for 126 state assembly seats.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The Shillong-Silchar corridor is a game-changer for the Northeast! Reducing travel time by almost 4 hours will boost trade and tourism immensely. Finally, the region is getting the connectivity it deserves. Great work!
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Aman W
While development is welcome, the timing of these inaugurations just before elections is hard to ignore. Voters are smart enough to see through this. Let's hope these projects are completed on time and don't remain just foundation stones.
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Sarah B
As someone who has family in Silchar, the new corridor news is the highlight. The current road condition is terrible. This investment of 22k+ crores shows serious commitment to the Northeast's development.
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Karthik V
Healthcare and connectivity are the two pillars for any region's growth. Good to see a focus on both. The name 'Pragjyotishpur' connects it to our ancient history, which is a nice touch. Wishing the best for Assam's future.
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Meera T
The PM's comments about global tensions are important. In these uncertain times, a stable government focused on development and citizen welfare is crucial. Let's hope the election season focuses on issues like these projects, not just rhetoric.

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