Gohpur: Addressing a rally in the poll-bound Assam, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday (March 14) stated that the northeast area of India was neglected by the earlier governments before the BJP-led authorities came to energy at centre.
“Northeast was neglected by the Centre before BJP came to power… Nobody would talk nicely to ministers from here in Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi ensured that a central leader visits northeast each month to interact with people so they don’t feel ignored, ” he stated in Gohpur rally.
The Defence Minister additionally highlighted the achievements and contribution of individuals from the northeast area of the nation. Singh in his speech included a number of names of the distinguished personalities from the state together with warrior Lachit Borphukan, musician Bhupen Hazarika and freedom fighter Kanaklata.
“Assam has given birth to warriors like Lachit Borphukan who killed his own uncle for the country. “Nation first,” he had said. His valour is celebrated across India. At National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune, the best cadet is awarded the ‘Lachit Borphukan’ trophy,” he stated.
“Our government gave Bharat Ratna to music legend Bhupen Hazarika while the previous governments neglected him. This shows our commitment and emotions towards people from NorthEast and Assam,” he added.
The Union Minister additionally remembered freedom fighter Kanaklata, who sacrificed her life combating for the Independence of the nation. Singh emphasised that India has a Coast Guard ship in her identify to honour her. “We cannot ignore the great contributions of Srimanta Sankardeva in the formation of the Assamese society,” he stated.
Rajnath Singh urged the folks of Assam to vote for BJP, whereas attacking the ruling-party Congress, he stated his get together will enhance the tempo of growth in the state.
Earlier yesterday, the Defence Minister had additionally held rallies in Golaghat and Biswanath districts to marketing campaign for elections of the fifteenth Legislative Assembly of Assam.
As per Election Commission notification, Assam Assembly elections might be held in three phases ranging from March 27 for 126 seats. A complete of two,32,44,454 electors will forged their votes in the fifteenth Legislative Assembly.
