Assam to continue development journey under Himanta Sarma: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Guwahati, May 12
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said that Assam is set to continue its development journey under the leadership of Himanta Biswa Sarma, asserting that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government has received the people's blessings for a third consecutive term in the state.
Speaking to reporters after arriving in Guwahati to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Sarma and his council of ministers, Scindia said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas" has transformed Assam and the northeastern region over the last 12 years.
"Today, for the third time, the blessings of the people are with the Bharatiya Janata Party and with the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister's ideology has always been 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas'. Based on this ideology, Assam and the eight northeastern states have witnessed unprecedented progress in the last 12 years," Scindia said.
The Union Minister further stated that Assam would continue to move ahead on the same path of growth and development under the leadership of Sarma and the new NDA government.
"Assam will continue to march forward on the same path. I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Himanta ji and all his colleagues who are taking the oath today. I also offer my greetings and respect to the people of Assam," he added.
The swearing-in ceremony of the new Assam government was held at Khanapara in Guwahati in the presence of Prime Minister Modi, several Union ministers, and Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled states.
Sarma, who led the BJP-led NDA to a massive electoral victory in the recently concluded Assam Assembly elections, is taking oath as the Chief Minister for the second consecutive term.
Senior BJP leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, attended the ceremony.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Development is visible in Assam no doubt, but we also need to focus on unemployment and rural roads. Hope the new government takes these issues seriously. Arre bhai, potholes in my village are still there!
As an outsider, I've seen Assam's transformation firsthand. The peace deals and infrastructure projects are impressive. What's the sentiment on the ground about this re-election?
Modi ji's vision for the Northeast is finally paying off! From improved rail connectivity to peace in border areas, things are looking up. Congratulations to Himanta ji! 🎉
I appreciate the development work but hope the government also addresses flood management in Brahmaputra. Every year same story of devastation in lower Assam. Let's not just talk about growth, but also about resilience.
Interesting to see how the BJP has consolidated in the Northeast. Coming from the US, it seems like they're focusing on integrating border states more closely. What about citizenship issues though? Still a hot topic?
Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas - that's the mantra! As a student in Guwahati, I've seen new colleges, better roads, and more opportunities. Hope this continues with Sarma ji's leadership. Jai
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