PROJECTS LAUNCHED
PM accuses previous govts of negligence
Inaugurating projects in Arunachal worth over ` 4,000cr, the PM claimed that work is going on for projects worth ` 13,000cr in the state
Itanagar, Feb. 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday inaugurated and laid foundation stone of projects in Arunachal Pradesh worth over ` 4,000 crore and said his government was giving a lot of importance to improve connectivity in the sensitive border state.
Addressing at function at the IG Park in Itanagar, he said his government was giving importance to improve the highway, railway, airway and power situation in Arunachal Pradesh, which he alleged was neglected by the previous governments.
Terming the state the “pride” of the country, Mr Modi said it is the gateway to the nation as it guards the frontier. It is the duty of the government to develop the state at any cost, he said.
“Arunachal is a symbol of faith for the country as it gives us strength. The people used to greet each other with ‘ Jai Hind’ and I salute the people for their patriotism,” the Prime Minister said adding, India will develop only if Arunachal and the entire northeast develops.
“In the past 55 months, I have paid several visits to Arunachal Pradesh and today inaugurated and laid foundation of projects worth over ` 4,000 crore,” he said.
Mr Modi said work is going on for projects worth ` 13,000 crore in the state and alleged that the previous regime neglected the northeast region.
“Compare us with the previous government and see the difference,” he told the audience.
Mr Modi added that his government has allocated ` 44,000 crore for the region which is double the amount the previous UPA government did.
The previous governments did not care about youth and border security, he claimed.
The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for construction of greenfield Airport at Hollongi and inaugurated an upgraded and retrofitted airport at Tezu in Lohit district at a worth of ` 125 crore through remote control at a function at IG Park.
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◗ The PM said that his government has allocated ` 44,000 crore for the Northeast, which is double the amount the UPA govt did