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3 Years Of Modi Government LIVE: Here's What The Prime Minister, Others Did And Said Today
The Narendra Modi government completed 3 years today. Marking the third anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a number of infrastructure projects in Assam today, one of them being India's longest bridge - The Bhupen Hazarika Bridge. In 2014, Narendra Modi led the Bharatiya Janata Party or BJP to a massive victory in the general elections - known as the Lok Sabha elections, following which he was sworn-in as Prime Minister on May 26 that year.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the people of Assam after launching the Dhola-Sadiya Bridge. Here are the highlights of his speech:
I am happy to say that the bridge that you've been waiting for for the last five decades... you have finally got it today.
If Atal ji's government were re-elected in 2004, you would have got this bridge 10 years ago.
Our lawmaker at that time had requested for the bridge, and Atal ji's government ordered a feasibility study.
If the work had been carried out as expected and was done as per schedule, you would have got this bridge 10 years ago. But then the government changed and there were obstacles. So your dream was delayed.
In the last three years all efforts were made to realise Atal ji's dream and to ensure that your state develops at a fast pace.
Today, when the BJP government in Assam is completing a year, Assam's problems are being solved one by one. This bridge is not just a reason of Assam's pride but that of the entire country.
One thing is certain, if you want to make development permanent, then infrastructure is the first thing that is needed.
Physical infrastructure and social infrastructure should go hand in hand. My government's intent is to make development permanent. We want to fulfil the dreams all our countrymen.
This bridge will bring Assam and Arunachal Pradesh closer. A distance of 165 km has been shortened, hours of transit time saved. The launch of this bridge opens new doors of economic prosperity.
The ginger farmers of Sadiya will get a new market.
This bridge will bring about a new economic revolution.
Everyone in India is looking at this bridge today. Everyone is proud of Assam and proud that such a large project has been undertaken in India.
If there is one region that has the most scope of contributing to India's dream of unprecedented development, it is the east and the northeast. Which is why we have always endeavoured to take development to new heights.
Not just time, this bridge will save Rs 10 lakhs worth of fuel every day. The common man will benefit from it.
We are working towards making this region a hub of economic activity. We are working to give a thrust to waterways. This region can play a huge role in connecting India to South East Asia and we want to make this region a hub of economic activity.
Railways in the northeast hasn't received as much attention as it should have. Due to connectivity problems, people from other parts of the country are unaware of how beautiful this place really is. If we can make this a tourist hub, the economy of this region will benefit immensely.
The iconic Dhola-Sadiya bridge will be named after Bhupen Hazarika - the son of Brahmaputra who enchanted the world with his voice. I dedicate the Bhupen Hazarika bridge to the people of Assam and in-turn the people of India.
I congratulate Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and his team. In one year he has taken on so many difficult problems and is finding solutions. It is remarkable. I believe Assam will soon leave its problems behind. I assure you all that the Centre will walk shoulder to shoulder to realise the dreams of the people of Assam.
(PM Narendra Modi addresses the people of Assam after inaugurating India's longest bridge - The Bhupen Hazarika bridge, also known as the Dhola-Sadiya bridge)
I am happy to say that the bridge that you've been waiting for for the last five decades... you have finally got it today.
If Atal ji's government were re-elected in 2004, you would have got this bridge 10 years ago.
Our lawmaker at that time had requested for the bridge, and Atal ji's government ordered a feasibility study.
If the work had been carried out as expected and was done as per schedule, you would have got this bridge 10 years ago. But then the government changed and there were obstacles. So your dream was delayed.
In the last three years all efforts were made to realise Atal ji's dream and to ensure that your state develops at a fast pace.
Today, when the BJP government in Assam is completing a year, Assam's problems are being solved one by one. This bridge is not just a reason of Assam's pride but that of the entire country.
One thing is certain, if you want to make development permanent, then infrastructure is the first thing that is needed.
Physical infrastructure and social infrastructure should go hand in hand. My government's intent is to make development permanent. We want to fulfil the dreams all our countrymen.
This bridge will bring Assam and Arunachal Pradesh closer. A distance of 165 km has been shortened, hours of transit time saved. The launch of this bridge opens new doors of economic prosperity.
The ginger farmers of Sadiya will get a new market.
This bridge will bring about a new economic revolution.
Everyone in India is looking at this bridge today. Everyone is proud of Assam and proud that such a large project has been undertaken in India.
If there is one region that has the most scope of contributing to India's dream of unprecedented development, it is the east and the northeast. Which is why we have always endeavoured to take development to new heights.
Not just time, this bridge will save Rs 10 lakhs worth of fuel every day. The common man will benefit from it.
We are working towards making this region a hub of economic activity. We are working to give a thrust to waterways. This region can play a huge role in connecting India to South East Asia and we want to make this region a hub of economic activity.
Railways in the northeast hasn't received as much attention as it should have. Due to connectivity problems, people from other parts of the country are unaware of how beautiful this place really is. If we can make this a tourist hub, the economy of this region will benefit immensely.
The iconic Dhola-Sadiya bridge will be named after Bhupen Hazarika - the son of Brahmaputra who enchanted the world with his voice. I dedicate the Bhupen Hazarika bridge to the people of Assam and in-turn the people of India.
I congratulate Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and his team. In one year he has taken on so many difficult problems and is finding solutions. It is remarkable. I believe Assam will soon leave its problems behind. I assure you all that the Centre will walk shoulder to shoulder to realise the dreams of the people of Assam.
(PM Narendra Modi addresses the people of Assam after inaugurating India's longest bridge - The Bhupen Hazarika bridge, also known as the Dhola-Sadiya bridge)
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