Amit Shah Inaugurates Medical College, Slams Punjab's AAP Govt as "Remote-Controlled"

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is in Assam to inaugurate the Pragjyotishpur Medical College and Hospital and multiple cancer centres. His visit also includes laying foundation stones for several super-speciality hospitals and a Swasthya Bhawan. Concurrently, he has sharply criticised the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government in Punjab, calling it "remote-controlled" and blaming it for the state's law and order issues. Shah's comments came ahead of a BJP 'Badlav Rally' in Moga, seen as the launch of the party's campaign for the 2027 state elections.

Key Points: Amit Shah Inaugurates Assam Medical College, Criticises Punjab Govt

  • Inaugurates Pragjyotishpur Medical College
  • Lays foundation for super-speciality hospitals
  • Attends BJYM's Yuva Shakti Samaroh
  • Criticises Punjab's AAP government
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Union Minister Amit Shah to inaugurate Pragjyotishpur Medical College, Cancer Centre in Guwahati today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates Pragjyotishpur Medical College in Guwahati, lays foundation for hospitals, and attacks Punjab's AAP government.

"Every person in Punjab wants change... the sacred land of Punjab... has been drowned in corruption, drugs, and crime by the AAP-Da government. - Amit Shah"

Guwahati, March 15

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to inaugurate the newly constructed Pragjyotishpur Medical College & Hospital in Guwahati during his visit to Assam on Sunday. He will also inaugurate the Golaghat and Tinsukia cancer centres.

Additionally, the Union Home Minister will virtually lay the foundation stones for super-speciality hospitals at the Diphu, Jorhat, and Barpeta Medical College & Hospitals. His itinerary also includes foundation stone-laying ceremonies for Swasthya Bhawan at Sixmile in Guwahati and 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.

Yesterday, ahead of his 'Badlav Rally' in Moga, Punjab, Union Home Minister Amit Shah cornered Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's government, referring to it as a "remote-controlled" government, while criticising it for the law and order and development in the state.

In a post on X, Amit Shah stated that the people of Punjab want a change from the AAP government, as he criticised the government over the handling of the state affairs.

"Every person in Punjab wants change. Because the sacred land of Punjab, renowned for its youth, farmers, and hardworking people, has been drowned in corruption, drugs, and crime by the AAP-Da government. In the remotely controlled AAP-Da government, law and order and development are nowhere to be found in Punjab," Amit Shah said.

"Today, I am eager to connect with the sisters and brothers of Punjab at the BJP 'Badlav Rally' in Moga," he added.

The rally comes to sound the bugle for the BJP's campaign for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.

The 2022 Punjab Legislative Assembly election marked a major shift in the state's political landscape, with the Aam Aadmi Party securing a sweeping victory. Held on February 20, 2022, for all 117 seats, the results declared on March 10 gave AAP 92 seats, far above the majority mark of 59. The ruling Indian National Congress suffered a heavy defeat, winning only 18 seats, while the Shiromani Akali Dal managed just 3 seats, and the Bharatiya Janata Party won 2.

- ANI

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Rahul R
Good to see central government's focus on healthcare in Assam. But why mix it with political rallies in Punjab in the same article? Feels like the development news is being used as a backdrop for election campaigning. Let's keep healthcare announcements separate from political rhetoric.
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Arun Y
As someone from Guwahati, I can say the Pragjyotishpur Medical College is a massive project. The traffic diversions have been a headache for months, but if it brings top-tier healthcare to our doorsteps, it's worth it. Hope they staff it properly and don't just build a building.
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Sarah B
Cancer centres in Tinsukia and Golaghat will save so many lives. Patients from upper Assam currently have to travel to Guwahati or even outside the state for treatment. This is a genuinely impactful development. More power to the healthcare workers who will run these facilities.
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Karthik V
The article starts with development in Assam and abruptly shifts to Punjab politics. While the criticism of the Punjab government might be valid for some, it dilutes the importance of the healthcare story. We need more dedicated reporting on infrastructure projects without the political spin.
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Meera T
Foundation stones for super-speciality hospitals in Diphu, Jorhat, Barpeta... this is a big push for healthcare in Assam. Hope the execution matches the announcement. We've seen projects get delayed for years. Fingers crossed for timely completion! 🤞

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