April 6, 2026 5:40 PM

‘Nation first’ for BJP, ‘family first’ for Congress, says PM Modi in Assam’s Hojai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a veiled swipe at the Congress, criticising the party for what he described as its “family-first” approach, contrasting it with the BJP’s focus on development and governance. Addressing a rally in Hojai, the Prime Minister said the Congress party remains preoccupied with serving a “shahi parivar (royal family)” in Delhi, while in Assam too its leadership revolves around a single family. Highlighting the BJP’s governance model, PM Modi sai...

March 14, 2026 2:08 PM

PM Modi launches ₹23,550 crore development projects in Assam’s Silchar, highlights Barak Valley’s role in Act East Policy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple development projects worth ₹23,550 crore in Silchar, Assam, saying the initiatives would strengthen connectivity, boost employment and transform the Barak Valley into a key logistics hub for the North East.  Addressing a gathering, Prime Minister Modi described Barak Valley as a region defined by cultural diversity where Bengali, Assamese and tribal traditions coexist in harmony. He said the proj...

December 21, 2025 10:54 PM

PM Modi lays foundation stone of Ammonia-Urea Fertilizer Project in Assam, says state has gained new momentum of developmen

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone of the Ammonia-Urea Fertilizer Project of Assam Valley Fertilizer and Chemical Company Limited at Namrup in Assam’s Dibrugarh district, asserting that the state has picked up a new momentum of development and is poised to play a crucial role in a developed India. Addressing a large gathering, the Prime Minister described the day as historic for Assam and the entire Northeast, stating that the long-standing demand for industrial ...

December 21, 2025 9:59 AM

Assam visit: PM Modi to interact with students, pay homage to martyrs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Sunday take part in a series of engagements on the second day of his two-day visit to Assam, including an interaction with students, paying homage to the martyrs of the historic Assam Movement, and laying the foundation stone of a major ammonia-urea fertiliser project in Namrup. The day’s schedule will begin with the Prime Minister interacting with 25 meritorious students from various schools during a special session to be held aboard the cruise vessel 'Ch...