Cong signed various accords for 'selfish interests' in NE: PM Modi

Asserting that sounds of bombs and gunfire are a thing of the past in the Northeast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the BJP ensured long-lasting peace in the region, while the Congress signed various accords for "selfish interests". Addressing a public meeting in Assam's Kokrajhar district virtually from Guwahati after rain disrupted his travel schedule, Modi said the state was writing a new chapter of peace and development under the "double-engine" government. Modi alleged Congress endangered national security by handing over the land of indigenous people to infiltrators.

#WATCH | Assam: PM Narendra Modi says, "The Congress party has committed yet another grave sin—one that has emerged as a massive threat to the security of both the nation and Assam. It has jeopardised the safety of all three vital elements: 'Roti' (livelihood), 'Beti'… pic.twitter.com/jowc633zoT

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"For decades, the Bodoland region remained a witness to Congress’s betrayal. Many generations in Bodoland were kept entangled in false promises by the Congress. Congress-led governments in Delhi made agreements only on paper. When you removed Congress from power both at the Centre and in Assam and gave an opportunity to the BJP–NDA, we began making sincere efforts. While the Congress created divisions among communities for its selfish politics, the BJP worked towards lasting peace, and with this approach, the Bodo Peace Accord was signed,” he said.PM Modi will also flag off three new trains Kamakhya-Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express; Guwahati-New Jalpaiguri Express, and Narangi-Agartala Express. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma all attenede the event.