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PM Modi Slams Congress for Neglecting Northeast, Calls Region "Ashtalakshmi"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Guwahati, accused the Congress party of historically neglecting the Northeast region of India. He stated that for the BJP-led government, the Northeast is "Ashtalakshmi" and a priority for development, with a strong focus on building infrastructure like highways. The Prime Minister paid tributes to the security personnel martyred in the Pulwama terror attack on its anniversary. His visit comes as Assam prepares for state assembly elections in the first half of the year.

Key Points: PM Modi: Congress Neglected Northeast, BJP Sees It As Ashtalakshmi

  • Accuses Congress of neglect
  • Focus on infrastructure development
  • Tribute to Pulwama martyrs
  • Assam polls upcoming
  • Highlights BJP's organizational strength
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"Northeast was neglected by Congress, for us the region is Ashtalakshmi": PM Modi in Assam

PM Narendra Modi accuses Congress of neglecting the Northeast, vows BJP's focus on infrastructure and development in Assam ahead of polls.

"For us, the Northeast is our Ashtalakshmi. - PM Narendra Modi"

Guwahati, February 14

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused Congress of "neglecting" the Northeast during its rule and said that the BJP-led NDA government considers the region as "Ashtalakshmi".

Addressing a rally here, PM Modi said his government is giving strong emphasis to boosting infrastructure in Assam.

The Prime Minister said this is his first visit to Assam after the Union Budget was presented in Parliament.

"A few days ago, the Union Budget was presented. This is my first visit to the Northeast after the Budget. The Northeast, which was neglected by Congress, is our priority and we are devoted to its development. For us, the Northeast is our Ashtalakshmi. We have given strong focus to the Northeast to make it economically independent," he said.

"Congress even refuses to consider India as a nation. Those who do not show even the slightest respect towards Mother India can never work for the country's welfare," he alleged.

The Prime Minister said that whenever the Northeast was mentioned earlier, it reminded people of poor infrastructure.

"And today, such highways are being built here where not only vehicles run, but even aircraft can land. This is a moment of pride. This is the changing spirit of Assam."

The Prime Minister said the greatest honour of his life is being a BJP worker.

"Today, whatever heights the BJP has reached, the credit goes to our party workers. Our faith lies in the organisation. That is why it is a privilege to honour such a large number of karyakartas. We are united by one mantra, and that mantra is: Bharat Mata Ki Jai," he said.

"I say with pride that the greatest honour of my life is that Narendra Modi is a karyakarta of BJP. As a BJP worker, I bow my head and pay my respects to the strength of our karyakartas and the organisation in Assam. I also offer my countless salutations to Maa Adi Shakti and Maa Kamakhya," he added.

PM Modi also paid tributes to security personnel who lost their lives in the Pulwama terror attack.

"Today is the anniversary of the Pulwama attack. I bow to the brave sons of Mother India who lost their lives in this attack. After this terrorist attack, the way India punished the terrorists was witnessed by the entire world. Some people are still trembling even today. You have seen India's strength in Operation Sindoor," he said.

Assam will go to the polls in the first half of this year.

- ANI

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Priya S
Calling it 'Ashtalakshmi' is a beautiful sentiment. But development should be about more than just roads and airports. Hope it translates to better healthcare and education for my brothers and sisters in Assam.
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Rohit P
The timing of this speech, just before elections, is hard to ignore. Every party makes promises when votes are needed. Let's see if the work continues with the same zeal afterwards.
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Michael C
As someone who has traveled to Assam recently, the new highways are impressive. The connectivity is changing. Good to see focus on a region that was indeed overlooked for too long.
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Siddharth J
Respect for remembering Pulwama heroes on this day. Security and development must go hand in hand. The Northeast's strategic importance cannot be overstated.
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Nisha Z
While the infrastructure is welcome, I wish the speech had more concrete details about the Budget allocations for the region. "Ashtalakshmi" is poetic, but we need hard numbers on investment in jobs and local industries.

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