Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed an election rally in Barpeta, Assam, where he said that the people of Assam have decided that their vote will further strengthen the foundation for building a developed Assam. He stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party is leading Assam towards the level that its people deserve.
During his address, the Prime Minister criticized the Congress party, stating that it lacks a long-term vision and therefore faces defeat in every election. He said that in this election, Congress will record a “century of defeats.” He further stated that the people of Assam have ensured two outcomes: the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance will secure a third consecutive term in the state, and the people of Assam will determine a “century of defeats” for Congress leaders based in Delhi.
The Prime Minister said that Congress does not present its report card to the public, whereas the Bharatiya Janata Party government informs citizens about its work with clear intent. He stated that Congress has historically focused on short-term gains and corruption, while the Bharatiya Janata Party is working with a vision of a developed Assam and a developed India. He added that the previous decade was dedicated to bringing Assam out of fear and instability, and the coming decade will focus on making the state self-reliant and establishing its global identity.
Referring to paddy farmers, the Prime Minister criticized Congress, stating that during the 10 years before 2014 when Congress was in power, farmers received ₹4 lakh crore under the Minimum Support Price system. He said that in the 10 years after 2014, the Bharatiya Janata Party government provided ₹16 lakh crore to farmers. He also cited comparative Minimum Support Price figures, stating that in 2013, the MSP for paddy was ₹1,300 per quintal, which has increased to approximately ₹2,370 per quintal. He added that the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Assam continues to increase MSP.
The Prime Minister said that the people’s vote will strengthen the foundation of a developed Assam and reiterated that the Bharatiya Janata Party is working to take the state to the level its people deserve. He also extended greetings to party workers and members on the Bharatiya Janata Party’s foundation day and reiterated the party’s commitment to the principle of “Nation First,” stating that its members are dedicated to serving the country and are committed to building a self-reliant India.
