Taking a dig at Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that governments that came to power post-Independence started the trend of being ashamed of their own culture and history. But, the situation has changed in the past 10 years, the prime minister said addressing the crowd in Guwahati.
Inaugurating various development projects worth Rs 11,000 crore in Assam, Modi said “After independence, those who were in power for years, even they could not understand the importance of the sacred places of worship. For political benefits, they started a trend of being ashamed of their own culture and history. No country can progress by neglecting its history. But, in the last ten years the situation in the country has changed," Ani reported.
The prime minister said the development projects inaugurated on Sunday will improve the connectivity of Assam. “The inauguration of projects worth Rs 11,000 crore, will strengthen the connectivity of Assam, Northeast with other countries of South Asia. These projects will increase employment opportunities in the tourism sector,” he said. Modi added that the double-engine government has brought development to the state. “Before the BJP government in Assam, there were only six medical colleges, whereas today there are 12 medical colleges. Assam is today becoming a major centre for cancer treatment in the Northeast," ANI reported quoting Modi.
The prime minister rolled out development projects worth Rs 11,600 crore in Assam on Sunday. The infrastructure projects, some funded by the state government and some by the Centre, were unveiled at a function at the Veterinary College Playground in Khanapara in Guwahati.
Some of the major projects for which foundation stones were laid were the Kamakhya temple corridor (Rs 498 crore), the six-lane road from the new airport terminal in Guwahati (Rs 358 crore), the upgradation of Nehru Stadium to FIFA standards (Rs 831 crore) and a new sports complex in Chandrapur (Rs 300 crore).
The second edition of 'Asom Mala' roads was also kick-started by the PM. This phase will comprise upgrading and constructing 43 new roads with 38 concrete bridges, entailing a total investment of Rs 3,444 crore.
Earlier, Modi conducted a roadshow along with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
-with PTI inputs.
