Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Modi Launches Assam Projects, Accuses Congress
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Assam and accused the Congress party of disrespecting the state's culture and heritage.
He said Congress made fun of Assam's traditions and opposed important recognitions.
Modi praised the BJP government for bringing peace and progress to Assam.
He watched a big Bodo dance with 10,000 performers and talked about how the state has changed from violence to cultural celebrations.
He also launched important projects like the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor and new trains to improve connectivity.
Modi said Assam is now one of the fastest-growing states and its progress is important for the whole country.
PM Modi accused Congress of disrespecting Assam's culture and heritage during a Bodo folk dance performance.
He claimed Congress opposed the Bharat Ratna for Bhupen Hazarika and protested a semiconductor unit in Assam.
Modi launched the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor project and flagged off new Amrit Bharat Express trains to boost regional connectivity.
The Kaziranga Elevated Corridor project aims to safeguard wildlife and improve road safety while reducing travel time.
Modi highlighted Assam's transformation from violence to cultural performances and its fast development.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress party, Assam officials, BJP leaders, cultural performers
- What
- Accusations against Congress, launch of development projects, cultural performances
- When
- January 17-18, 2024
- Where
- Guwahati and Kaliabor, Assam, India
- Why
- To highlight Congress' alleged disrespect for Assam's culture and heritage, and showcase BJP's development initiatives
BJP
Congress
Cultural Respect
BJP
Congress disrespected Assam's culture and heritage, including opposing the Bharat Ratna for Bhupen Hazarika.
Congress
No direct response from Congress in the provided articles.
- Event
- Bhoomi Pujan of Kaziranga Elevated Corridor and flagging off Amrit Bharat Express trains
- Participants
- PM Modi, Assam officials, BJP leaders, cultural performers
- Accusations
- Congress disrespected Assam's culture and heritage
- Projects
- Kaziranga Elevated Corridor, Amrit Bharat Express trains
- Cultural Focus
- Bodo folk dance 'Bagurumba'
- Transformation
- From violence to cultural performances and progress
- Project Cost
- Rs 6,957 crore
- Project Benefits
- Safe wildlife movement, reduced road accidents, boosted ecotourism, local employment
Sources
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