Modi Promises Global Recognition for Assam at Election Rally
‘Coming years will make Assam recognised all over world’: Modi at poll rally
Hindustan Times
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During an election rally in Barpeta, Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) commitment to prosperity and global recognition for Assam. He criticized the Congress party for past governance issues while highlighting the BJP's achievements in agriculture and tribal welfare ahead of the April 9 assembly elections.
- 01Modi highlighted a significant increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for rice under BJP governance.
- 02He accused the Congress party of failing to support tribal communities and promoting illegal immigration.
- 03The Prime Minister emphasized the BJP's focus on peace and prosperity in Assam.
- 04Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the BJP for favoring corporate interests over local communities.
- 05Voting for Assam's 126 assembly seats is scheduled for April 9, with results on May 4.
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At an election rally in Barpeta, Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) aims to bring prosperity and global recognition to the state. He compared the BJP's achievements over the past decade with the Congress party's previous rule, particularly criticizing them for issues related to the minimum support price (MSP) for farmers, illegal immigration, and tribal welfare. Modi noted that the MSP for rice increased from ₹1,300 per quintal during Congress rule to ₹2,370 under the BJP, and highlighted that farmers in Assam have received over ₹7,500 crore through the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. He also mentioned peace deals with rebel groups that have improved security in the state. In response, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP of favoring corporate interests and targeting specific communities during eviction drives. The assembly elections for all 126 seats in Assam will take place on April 9, with counting on May 4.
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The upcoming elections will determine the future governance of Assam, impacting policies related to agriculture, tribal rights, and immigration.
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