PM Modi Unveils Mega Projects Ahead of Assam Polls
- By Thetripurapost Desk, Guwahati
- Mar 13, 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the poll-bound state of Assam on Friday for a two-day visit ahead of the crucial Assembly elections, unveiling and laying the foundation stone for multiple development projects valued at over ₹19,480 crore. During his visit, the Prime Minister addressed public gatherings in Kokrajhar and Guwahati.
Upon his arrival at Guwahati airport, Modi was warmly received by Assam Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, along with members of the state cabinet and senior government officials.
Welcoming the Prime Minister, Chief Minister Sarma expressed optimism about the visit’s impact, stating that Modi’s presence would catalyse development initiatives worth nearly ₹47,703 crore across the state.
Addressing a large gathering in Guwahati, Modi accused the Indian National Congress of deliberately spreading misinformation regarding the availability of oil and LPG amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
He asserted that while the BJP-led NDA government remains steadfast in its commitment to empowering farmers and advancing India’s journey toward self-reliance, the Congress continues to prioritise political opportunism over national interest. According to Modi, even during periods of global crisis triggered by conflict, the opposition party resorts to disseminating misleading narratives.
Earlier, speaking virtually to a gathering in Kokrajhar, the Prime Minister announced a series of projects designed to accelerate regional development.
“Today, projects exceeding ₹4,500 crore have either been inaugurated or had their foundation stones laid to strengthen the development trajectory of this region. Of this amount, over ₹1,100 crore will be allocated specifically for enhancing road infrastructure in the Bodoland region,” Modi said.
He further emphasised that the third phase of the Assam Mala initiative would significantly enhance road connectivity across the state. During the programme, the Prime Minister also flagged off the Kamakhya–Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express and the Guwahati–New Jalpaiguri Express, highlighting the government’s focus on strengthening transportation networks.
Modi noted that these initiatives would substantially improve infrastructure, stimulate trade, and unlock new opportunities for tourism across the region.
In his address, the Prime Minister underlined the NDA government’s unwavering commitment to Assam’s holistic development.
“The double-engine government is working relentlessly to preserve Assam’s rich heritage while simultaneously accelerating its development. This region, including Kokrajhar, has endured decades of hardship and conflict. Today, however, Bodoland has embarked on a transformative journey of peace and progress, and Assam as a whole is scripting a new chapter of stability and prosperity,” he remarked.
Launching a sharp political attack, Modi criticised the Congress for allegedly misleading the people of Bodoland with unfulfilled promises while depriving the region of meaningful development. He also highlighted the significance of the Bodo Peace Accord, asserting that it marked a turning point in restoring peace and fostering development in Assam after the BJP assumed power.
“The Congress trapped generations of Bodoland residents in a cycle of empty promises. Once the people rejected Congress and entrusted the BJP-NDA with governance, we began working with sincerity to bring lasting peace and genuine development. While Congress thrived on division for political gain, our government focused on reconciliation and stability, culminating in the historic Bodo Peace Accord that united major organisations and stakeholders,” he said.
The Prime Minister further alleged that the Congress had long facilitated the influx of illegal infiltrators into Assam, posing a significant threat to the region’s security and social equilibrium.
According to Modi, vast tracts of tribal land were illegally transferred to infiltrators during the Congress regime, particularly in districts such as Dhubri and Goalpara, thereby disrupting the demographic balance of the Bodoland region.
He added that under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the state government is currently undertaking an extensive drive to reclaim land that had been unlawfully occupied.