In Assam Rally, PM Modi Blends Development Pitch with Sharp Attack on Congress Ahead of Polls
During a full-day visit to Assam on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed party workers in a large gathering that mixed infrastructure announcements with pointed criticism of the Congress party, signalling the beginning of an intense election season in the state.
The Prime Minister’s aircraft landed at a newly built Emergency Landing Facility on the Moran bypass in Dibrugarh — the first such strip in the Northeast designed to allow both civilian and defence aircraft to operate during emergencies.
He later travelled to Guwahati, where he inaugurated several projects, including the ₹3,030-crore Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu bridge across the Brahmaputra connecting Guwahati with North Guwahati.
Development narrative in focus
Speaking to BJP booth-level workers, Modi highlighted how infrastructure in Assam has changed over the years, saying the state once struggled with poor connectivity but now has highways capable of handling aircraft landings.
He credited the progress to political stability and support for his party in the region.
He also referred to industrial investment and connectivity expansion, pointing to multiple bridges over the Brahmaputra and a semiconductor assembly facility being set up by Tata Electronics.
The Prime Minister described Assam’s transformation as a journey “from tea gardens to technology”.
He further mentioned peace agreements signed with several insurgent groups, presenting them as evidence of improved stability in the Northeast.
Security and political sparring
Marking the anniversary of the 2019 Pulwama attack, Modi spoke about India’s security posture, asserting that the country now responds decisively to threats.
Without naming specific military actions in detail, he contrasted the current government’s approach with what he characterised as earlier hesitation by previous administrations.
Turning his remarks toward the Congress, he accused the opposition party of historically neglecting national security and alleged that corruption had marred defence purchases in earlier years.
He also claimed the party was insensitive toward national identity and overly accommodating toward disruptive forces.
The comments come soon after a tense Parliament session in which opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, criticised the government on issues related to national security and sovereignty.
Campaign tone intensifies
Modi warned party workers to remain vigilant politically and urged them to spread awareness among voters, alleging the opposition would reverse progress and encourage illegal infiltration.
He stressed that the next five years would be crucial for Assam’s growth and argued that continued alignment between the state and central governments would accelerate development projects.
With elections approaching, the rally reflected a familiar campaign pattern — a combination of infrastructure achievements, national security messaging and direct attacks on political rivals — setting the stage for a heated contest in the state.
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