On Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Indian National Congress, accusing the party of repeatedly compromising India’s national security and “keeping the country in danger” during its decades-long rule. Addressing a public gathering in Guwahati, Modi alleged that the Congress neglected the Northeast, allowed instability to fester, and pursued vote-bank politics that weakened the nation’s security framework, particularly in border states like Assam.
The Prime Minister said that under Congress governments, Assam and the wider Northeast suffered from insurgency, underdevelopment, and insecurity, adding that decisive action against terrorism and infiltration was lacking. He contrasted this with what he described as the BJP-led government’s focus on strengthening border infrastructure, improving connectivity, and ensuring peace and development in the region. Modi also accused the Congress of prioritising political interests over national interest, claiming that such policies endangered India’s unity and safety.
Highlighting recent infrastructure and security-related initiatives in Assam, the Prime Minister said these projects symbolised a new approach centred on development with security. He asserted that the Northeast, once “ignored,” has now become central to India’s growth and strategic planning. The remarks come amid heightened political activity in the state, with national security, illegal migration, and development emerging as key issues in the run-up to upcoming electoral battles.
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