Moirang: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday came down heavily on Congress and said that the slogan for North-East was โLook Eastโ, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi has changed to โAct Eastโ and added that the BJP freed Manipur from terrorism.
โEarlier, the Congresโ slogan for North-East was โLook Eastโ, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi has changed to โAct Eastโ. We transformed Congressโs โLook East Policyโ into โAct East Policyโ. We do what we promise,โ said Amit Shah as he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of several development projects in Manipur. Shah has laid the foundation stone of Rs 1,400 crore in the state.
He claimed that under the leadership of PM Modi, the northeast, especially Manipur, has become insurgency-free. He also said that PM Modi has increased the connectivity (both aerial and road) among the northeastern states.
โWe had promised to make Manipur free from terrorism, today Manipur is completely free from terrorism and is walking on the path of development under the leadership of PM Modi and CM N Biren Singh,โ Shah said while addressing the public.
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Lauding the work of the party in the past 8 years he said that the BJP government has worked hard towards the development of the state and invested Rupees 3.45 lakh crore for several development projects.
โIn just 8 years, PM Modi has visited Manipur 51 times and has invested Rs 3.45 lakh crore for various development projects. This is a proud moment for all of us,โ Shah said.
He also said that Indiaโs first sports university of 325 acres and Olympians Park is being constructed in Manipur which will inspire the youth of the state.
He claimed that under Birenโs leadership, citizens of the state are getting benefits under various schemes like Ayushman Bharat Yojana, Ujjwala Yojana etc.
โManipur, which used to be the hub for insurgency and terrorism, is now been seen as the hub of hope, peace and stability,โ Amit Shah said.
Amit Shah also unveil a 165 feet long Tiranga, the tallest in North East at the historic โAzad Hind Faujโ headquarters in Moirang, where Netajiโs INA hoisted the Tiranga in 1944.
โImmensely proud to unveil a 165 feet long Tiranga, the tallest in North East at the historic โAzad Hind Faujโ headquarters in Moirang, where Netajiโs INA hoisted the Tiranga in 1944. The Tiranga will keep reminding us of the heroes of our freedom struggle and inspire the youth,โ tweeted Shah.
Underlining the commitment of the Modi government to honouring the true heroes, he said the Modi government is committed to honouring the true heroes of the Indian freedom struggle so that coming generations can know about their sacrifices.
โThis is a befitting tribute to legendary Netaji Subash Babu, INA and all the brave hearts of Manipur, who fought for our Independence. Modi govt is committed to honouring the true heroes of the Indian freedom struggle so that coming generations can know about their sacrifices,โ tweeted Shah.
Earlier today, Shah and Biren Singh inaugurated Churachandpur Medical College in Churachandpur and hoisted 175 feet tall National flag at INA Headquarters in Moirang.
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