“I am not fighting (Assam three-time Chief Minister Tarun) Gogoi but gareebi (poverty)”, Modi said, addressing a huge political rally in the state’s Tinsukia district. Children will be taught “A for Assam” after this election…
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Gogoi also questioned the BJP leadership as to why they had not come up with an election manifesto instead of a vague and foggy vision document.
“There is only one “anand” (joy) in Assam, it is Sarbananda”, he said. “We promise a corruption-free government to the people”, Shah said, addressing a huge gathering at the Sivasagar College stadium.
Stating that every village should get electricity for bringing in development, the Prime Minister said even after 60 years of independence, electric poles have not reached 1,000 villages in Assam.
Citing a report of the CAG, Mr Modi said that the Gogoi Government did not answer the queries of the CAG regarding the whereabouts of the money. With many parts of the country already facing water crisis, the Prime Minister in his 18th edition of Mann Ki Baat asked everyone to conserve water.
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the Yusof Ishak Institute’s 37th Singapore Lecture in Singapore November 23, 2015.
Attempting to relate exclusively to the group, he handled like a tea-vendor on his beginning, stating he because of his he gives a unique relationship using the folks of Assam, a sizable tea and offered their tea -creating a condition. Referring to Congress’ allegation of fund cut to the state by the NDA government, the finance minister said: “Assam will get 148 per cent more in 2016-2020 compared to 2011-2015 due to higher tax devaluation of 42 per cent as against 32 per cent earlier”.
Modi embarked on the poll campaign for state assembly elections starting in Assam where BJP wants to ride a wave of incumbency and topple the Congress government that is ruling the state for the last 15 years.
Criticising Modi for mocking Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi in his speeches at rallies, he said “Modi is a Prime Minister and head of the government. The people have a right to seek accounts of their money”, he said.
“Modi will address rallies at Tinsukia, Majuli, Bihpuria, Bokakhat and Jorhat and is scheduled to address rallies at Rangapara and Karimganj on March 27 ” BJP said in a release.
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BJP has partnered with regional party Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodo People’s Front (BPF) for the polls. The state has multi-faceted blocks for development. I urge people of Assam to give decisive mandate and do not leave it halfway.
