Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, during his visit to New Delhi, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi among many other Central leaders and discussed about infrastructure development activities in the State along with other important matter of historical and cultural significance.
Dr Himanta also invited the PM to lay the foundation stone for the Kamakhya Corridor Project, inaugurate the Tinsukia Medical College and lay the foundation of Sivasagar Medical College and unveil the statue of legendary Ahom general Lachit Barphukan in Jorhat.
The Chief Minister wrote on X, “I had the privilege to call upon Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji today. Shared Assam’s immense gratitude for his continuous guidance & leadership and briefed him on the ongoing pro-people programs during our interaction.”
Unveiling of a 150-foot tall statue with a theme song will be the part of celebrations of the 400th birth anniversary of Lachit Barphukan, the valiant general of the Ahom kingdom.
Bir Lachit Borphukon, popular for his historic victory against the Mughal forces in the Battle of Saraighat on the Brahmaputra in the 17th century (1671 CE), is one of the bravest and greatest military heroes Assam has ever known.
He represents a hero of Assamese pride, and enjoys similar stature in the State as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj does in Maharashtra.
Besides, Dr Himanta sought PM Modi’s advice on the Assam Business Summit scheduled next year.
“Our aim is to establish it as a platform to attract private investments and accelerate our economic growth,” he wrote.
During his meeting with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Himanta Biswa Sarma discussed the roadmap to enhance and modernise the railway infrastructure in Assam.
Appreciating Vaishnaw, the Assam CM wrote on X, “His insights on our newly released Semiconductor Policy were immensely valuable.”
After meeting Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss the Central Government’s support for developmental activities in the State, he tweeted, “Her unwavering support for Assam’s growth story is commendable. I expressed our heartfelt gratitude for her continuous support.”
The Assam CM meet Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena.
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