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Assam CM Thanks PM Modi After Two-Day Visit, Calls It "Momentous" for State's Development

Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he wrapped up his two-day visit to the state. Sarma called the visit a significant step forward in the journey toward a developed, or "Viksit," Assam. During his trip, Modi launched a major fertilizer plant project in Namrup and criticized past Congress governments for neglecting the region's industries. He also inaugurated a new airport terminal in Guwahati

Key Points: Assam CM Sarma Thanks PM Modi After 2-Day Visit; PM Inaugurates Projects, Slams Congress

  • Assam CM expresses gratitude for PM's visit, calling it pivotal for state's development
  • PM Modi performs Bhoomi Pujan for major fertiliser project in Namrup
  • PM criticises previous Congress governments for industrial neglect and farmer issues
  • PM inaugurates new airport terminal in Guwahati and unveils statue of Assam's first CM
  • New fertiliser plant aims to reduce imports and boost regional economy
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"Momentous for state in our stride towards a Viksit Assam": CM Sarma expresses gratitude to PM Modi after he concluded his two-day visit

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed gratitude to PM Narendra Modi after his visit, during which PM inaugurated projects, performed Bhoomi Pujan for a fertiliser plant, and criticised previous Congress governments.

"As Adarniya Shri @narendramodiJi departs from Assam, I joined my colleagues to see off our Hon'ble Prime Minister, expressing heartfelt gratitude to him. The past 2 days have been momentous for our State in our stride towards a Viksit Assam. - Himanta Biswa Sarma / Assam Chief Minister"

Guwahati (Assam), December 21

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he concluded his two-day visit on Sunday.

Assam CM called the visit a "momentous for our state in our stride towards a Viksit Assam."

In a post on 'X', Assam CM Sarma said, "As Adarniya Shri @narendramodiJi departs from Assam, I joined my colleagues to see off our Hon'ble Prime Minister, expressing heartfelt gratitude to him. The past 2 days have been momentous for our State in our stride towards a Viksit Assam."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a public gathering in Namrup, said the "double-engine government", led by the BJP at the centre and the state, was resolving long-pending problems created by the Congress in Assam, alleging years of neglect of Namrup's fertilizer units.

PM Modi said that Congress governments failed to modernise old factories, leading to the shutdown of several industrial units in the region."Just think, why is work for the welfare of farmers only happening after the BJP government came to power?... The technology in the old factories became outdated, and the Congress governments paid no attention to it. Many units of Namrup kept shutting down because of this," the Prime Minister said.He added that Congress never found solutions to these issues and remained indifferent to the problems faced by farmers and workers."Congress never found a solution to this problem. They were nonchalant. Our double-engine government is solving those problems too that were created by the Congress," PM Modi said.

During his visit to Assam, PM Modi performed Bhoomi Pujan for the new brownfield Ammonia-Urea Fertiliser Project at Namrup within the existing premises of Brahmaputra Valley Fertiliser Corporation Limited (BVFCL) in Namrup, Dibrugarh district.

The project, with an estimated investment of over Rs 10,600 crore, will meet fertiliser requirements of Assam and neighbouring states, reduce import dependence, generate substantial employment and catalyse regional economic development. It stands as a cornerstone of industrial revival and farmer welfare.

On Saturday, PM inaugurated the New Terminal Building of Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati.

The Prime Minister also unveiled a statue of Bharat Ratna Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi at the entrance of the new terminal complex, paying tribute to the iconic leader and the first Chief Minister of Assam.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While the projects are welcome, I hope the focus remains on sustainable development. The Brahmaputra ecosystem is fragile. We need growth, but not at the cost of our environment. The government must ensure strict environmental safeguards are in place.
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Aditya G
Reducing fertilizer imports is a strategic move for national security and helps our farmers. Jai Kisan! 🚜 The investment is huge, hope it translates to real benefits on the ground and doesn't get stuck in delays.
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Sarah B
As someone who travels frequently from Guwahati, the new airport terminal is a much-needed upgrade. It's good to see infrastructure getting attention. Paying tribute to Gopinath Bardoloi was a nice touch connecting past and present.
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Karthik V
The constant blame game on Congress is getting old. Yes, they had faults, but after so many years in power, the current government should own the solutions fully instead of always pointing fingers. Let's talk about the future roadmap more.
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Meera T
Reviving Namrup's units is fantastic news for Dibrugarh and Upper Assam. This region has so much potential. Hope the employment generated is for local people and skills development is part of the project. #ViksitAssam

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