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Modi's Assam Attack: How Congress Insulted Bhupen Hazarika, Opposed Industry

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong critique against the Congress party during his visit to Assam. He accused them of insulting cultural icon Bhupen Hazarika and opposing a semiconductor factory in the state. Modi also claimed the Congress favors infiltrators who have altered Assam's demographics for political gain. Earlier, he paid emotional tributes to the martyrs of the historic Assam Movement.

Key Points: PM Modi Slams Congress for Insulting Bhupen Hazarika in Assam

  • PM Modi accused Congress of disrespecting Bhupen Hazarika after his Bharat Ratna award
  • He claimed Congress opposed setting up a key semiconductor plant in Assam's Nagaon district
  • Modi alleged Congress backs infiltrators who have damaged Assam's demography for votes
  • The Prime Minister paid tribute to martyrs of the Assam Movement at Swahid Smarak Kshetra
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Cong insulted Bhupen Hazarika, opposed semiconductor industry in Assam: PM Modi

PM Modi accuses Congress of insulting Bhupen Hazarika, opposing Assam's semiconductor unit, and backing infiltrators during his visit to Guwahati.

"Congress insulted Assam's icon Bhupen Hazarika when the music maestro was conferred Bharat Ratna by the BJP government. - PM Narendra Modi"

Guwahati, Dec 21

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party after inaugurating the fertiliser unit in Assam's Namrup.

Addressing a public meeting here, PM Modi came down heavily on the opposition, alleging that the Congress party has always opposed the development of Assam and the Northeast.

"Congress insulted Assam's icon Bhupen Hazarika when the music maestro was conferred Bharat Ratna by the BJP government. The Congress party even opposed our decision to set up a semiconductor manufacturing unit in Assam's Nagaon district," he said.

The Prime Minister claimed that Congress has no love and respect for the Assamese people, and instead, they are biased towards the infiltrators.

"Congress backed the infiltrators who have destroyed the demography of Assam because those infiltrators are the vote bank of the opposition party. The BJP, on the contrary, has always been protective about ensuring the rights of people of Assam," he said, adding that the current dispensation has been working tirelessly to protect the indigenous people of the state.

Earlier in the day, PM Modi paid homage to the martyrs of the historic Assam Movement at the Swahid Smarak Kshetra in Guwahati, marking a deeply emotional moment for the people of the state.

The Prime Minister offered floral tributes and garlanded the bust of Khargeswar Talukdar, the first martyr of the six-year-long anti-foreigner agitation that began in 1979, remembering the sacrifices made to protect Assam's identity, culture and rights.

The Swahid Smarak Kshetra is dedicated to the 860 people who lost their lives during the Assam Movement. During his visit, PM Modi also toured the martyrs' gallery, where busts of all the martyrs have been installed, paying respect to each of them.

His presence at the memorial was seen as a strong gesture of acknowledgement of Assam's turbulent past and the price paid by its people.

The Prime Minister also held a special and inspiring interaction with 25 selected students from different parts of Assam aboard the cruise vessel 'Charaideo' on the Brahmaputra River, marking a unique engagement during his two-day visit to the state.

- IANS

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Priya S
As an Assamese, seeing the PM pay respects at the Swahid Smarak was very emotional. The sacrifices of the Assam Movement should never be forgotten. It's high time we had a government that truly understands and values our identity and struggles. 🙏
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Rohit P
While development is welcome, I wish the political discourse was less about blaming the past and more about concrete plans for the future. The semiconductor industry is a good step, but let's see the actual jobs and skill development it creates on the ground.
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Michael C
Interesting to read. The focus on semiconductor manufacturing is a forward-looking economic move. Infrastructure and high-tech investment in the Northeast could be a real game-changer for the entire region's integration with the national economy.
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Shreya B
Bhupen Hazarika's music is the soul of Assam. Any party that opposed his well-deserved Bharat Ratna has no right to claim they care for our culture. This isn't just politics, it's about respect for our legacy.
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Karthik V
The issue of protecting indigenous rights is paramount. For decades, the demography has been a concern for the people of Assam. It's good that the current government is acknowledging this historical problem and the sacrifices made during the movement.
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Nisha Z

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