Guwahati : Prime Minister Narendra Modi   launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing it of being “allergic to Assam’s growth and recognition,” while asserting that the state has emerged as one of the fastest-developing regions in the country and a key pillar of India’s overall growth story.

Addressing public gatherings in Guwahati, including a grand Bodo folk dance event, Modi said Assam’s progress is no longer on the margins but firmly integrated into national development. He alleged that the Congress has consistently opposed major milestones in the state’s journey towards growth and recognition.

Citing specific examples, the Prime Minister said the Congress had objected to conferring the Bharat Ratna on cultural icon Dr Bhupen Hazarika and opposed the establishment of a semiconductor industry in Assam. These, he said, reflected a mindset that worked against the state’s aspirations.

“Assam is among the fastest-developing states in the country today. Its progress is now an inseparable part of India’s growth story,” Modi said, crediting the BJP-led governments at the Centre and in the state for accelerating infrastructure development, industrial expansion and connectivity.

Praising Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s leadership, Modi said the present state government is “cleansing the sins of the Congress era” by reconnecting both people and places across Assam. He alleged that for decades, large parts of the state-particularly the Bodoland region-were deliberately kept isolated under Congress rule.

Referring to land-related actions by the state administration, the Prime Minister said the Sarma government is clearing land encroached upon by “lakhs of infiltrators,” accusing the Congress of previously encouraging illegal infiltration and turning it into a vote bank. “The Congress ensured infiltration and instability. We are ensuring development, security and dignity,” he said.

Highlighting the Bodo Peace Accord, Modi described it as a historic turning point that ended years of violence and unrest, paving the way for peace, education and development. “The sound of gunshots in Assam has been replaced by the sound of musical instruments,” he said, underlining the transition from conflict to cultural celebration.

The Prime Minister also lauded the large-scale ‘Bagurumba Dwhou’ performance, describing it as more than a cultural event. “It is not just a celebration, it is a mark of deep respect for the Bodo community and its rich heritage,” he said.

Modi reiterated that peace, cultural pride and development are now advancing together in Assam, contrasting it with what he described as years of division and stagnation under the Congress. He said the Centre and the state government remain committed to sustaining Assam’s growth momentum, ensuring that its benefits reach tribal communities, youth and all sections of society.

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