Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday delivered a strong critique of the Indian National Congress, asserting that voters consistently reject the party’s “negative politics” and its lack of a development agenda. Speaking at a public gathering in Nagaon, the Prime Minister said the Congress has lost public trust, while emphasising that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is emerging as the preferred choice across India.
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“These elections carry another message. The country is consistently rejecting the Congress party’s negative politics. In the very city of Mumbai, where the Congress was born, it has now become a fourth or fifth-ranked party. In Maharashtra, which the Congress ruled for years, the party has completely shrunk. The Congress has lost the trust of the country because it has no agenda for development,” PM Modi said.
He cited the results of recent local body elections in Maharashtra, including Mumbai, to underline the growing support for the BJP. “Today, the BJP has become the first choice of people across the country. For the past one to one-and-a-half years, the trust of the country in the BJP has been steadily increasing,” he added.
BJP’s Rising Influence Across States
Highlighting the party’s expanding footprint, PM Modi pointed to electoral gains in Bihar and Kerala. “The people of Kerala have given tremendous support to the BJP, and for the first time, a BJP mayor has been elected there. The BJP is serving in Kerala’s capital, Thiruvananthapuram,” he said.
He also noted record voter mandates in Bihar and Maharashtra. “Recently, elections were held in Bihar, and even after 20 years, the people there have given record votes to the BJP and won record seats. Just two days ago, the results of the mayor and councillor elections in the major cities of Maharashtra were announced. The people there have given a record mandate to the BJP for the first time,” the Prime Minister said.
Celebrating Assam’s Cultural Heritage
Beyond politics, PM Modi lauded Assam’s cultural vibrancy, particularly the Bagurumba Dwhou dance program in Guwahati. “Just yesterday, I attended the Bagurumba dance program in Guwahati. There, the daughters of our Bodo community created a new record by presenting Bagurumba. Such a wonderful performance of Bagurumba, with the energy of more than 10,000 artists, the rhythm of the drums, the tunes of the Sifung, those enchanting moments captivated everyone,” he said.
He also praised the artists’ dedication. “The experience of Bagurumba flowed from the eyes to the heart. Our artists from Assam have truly done a wonderful job. Their hard work, their preparation, their coordination, everything was amazing,” PM Modi added.
The Prime Minister acknowledged social media influencers for promoting Assam’s culture worldwide. “Since yesterday, I have been seeing that this excellent dance of the Bodo tradition is trending on social media. I am confident that people from across the country and the world will recognise India’s perspective on art and culture and its strength, and all the social media influencers who are promoting this work are also worthy of congratulations,” he said.
Infrastructure and Connectivity Developments
PM Modi also highlighted development initiatives in Assam, including his recent visit to Kaziranga. “Today, once again, I have had the good fortune to visit Kaziranga. In such moments, it feels very natural to recall my previous visit. The moments spent in Kaziranga two years ago are among the most special experiences of my life. I had the opportunity to stay overnight in Kaziranga National Park, and the next day, during an elephant safari, I experienced the beauty of this region very closely. I always feel a unique joy upon coming to Assam,” he said.
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He noted infrastructure projects like the expansion of the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport and the ammonia-urea complex in Namrup, stating, “All of these initiatives reinforce the BJP’s guiding principle: ‘Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi’ (Development as well as Heritage).”
Earlier in the day, PM Modi laid the foundation stone for the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project (4-Laning of the Kaliabor-Numaligarh section of NH-715), worth over Rs 6,950 crore. He also flagged off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains: the Guwahati (Kamakhya)-Rohtak Amrit Bharat Express and the Dibrugarh-Lucknow (Gomti Nagar) Amrit Bharat Express, enhancing connectivity to Upper Assam, particularly Dibrugarh and Tinsukia. |
