PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone For Various Development Works In Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various development works worth over 4,570 crore rupees in Kokrajhar, Assam, via Video Conferencing. Virtually addressing from Guwahati, the Prime Minister said the Government has been working for all-around development of the Bodo Territorial Council area, and 1,500 crore rupees have been sanctioned for its fast development. The Prime Minister’s scheduled visit to Kokrajhar has been cancelled due to weather conditions.

The Prime Minister highlighted that the Bodo region, which experienced violence and bloodshed for decades, has entered a new era of growth and stability, noting that thousands of youths surrendered their arms to join the mainstream. Mr Modi said his government has ensured that the faith and traditions of the Bodo community receive recognition at the national level.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the Congress party for its long-standing neglect of the Bodoland area and said that the BJP-led NDA government is working for all-around development of this area. The PM accused the Congress of fostering divisive politics and neglecting this area and highlighted the BJP’s efforts to correct the mistakes of Congress by strengthening peace in the region.

On the occasion, the PM virtually laid the foundation stone of a road infrastructure project, Assam Mala 3.0, four flyovers and two bridges in the BTC area. On the same occasion, the PM laid the foundation stone of a railway Periodic Overhauling Workshop at Basbari in Kokrajhar district and also flagged off three new trains: the Kamakhya-Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express, the Guwahati-New Jalpaiguri Express and the Narangi-Agartala Express. The PM also laid the foundation for 36 new bridges for 34 districts of the State.

Major railway electrification projects dedicated to the nation by the Prime Minister, including the Rangiya-Murkongselek, Chaparmukh-Dibrugarh, Badarpur-Silchar and Badarpur-Churaibari rail lines. The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for the Furkating-Tinsukia rail line doubling project.
(updated on 13th march 2026)