Guwahati, Feb 4: At a gathering in Guwahati after inaugurating development projects, Prime Minister Modi launched a strong verbal attack on the Congress party. He specifically criticized their leaders for skipping the recent ceremony in Ayodhya, where the Ram Lalla idol was installed. The Prime Minister accused the Congress of being ashamed of India’s culture and heritage, stating that “Those in power for a long time after Independence did not understand the importance of our holy sites. They made a trend out of the practice of being ashamed of one’s own culture and past for political gains.”
This criticism stems from the Congress leadership’s decision to decline invitations to the Ayodhya ceremony. This decision drew sharp criticism from the BJP, who accused the Congress of disrespecting the country’s Sanatan culture.
While addressing the gathering, PM Modi also highlighted the inauguration of various infrastructure projects in Assam, worth a total of Rs 11,599 crore. He emphasized that these projects will strengthen connectivity within the state and the Northeast region as a whole, potentially boosting tourism and economic development.
The Prime Minister went on to lay the foundation stone for several other initiatives, including the Maa Kamakhya Divya Pariyojana, which aims to provide world-class amenities to pilgrims visiting the Kamakhya temple. Additionally, he inaugurated road upgrade projects and initiatives to improve sports infrastructure and healthcare facilities in the state.
