IT News
Imphal, March 1:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday blamed the Congress party for ‘encouraging separatism’ in Manipur rather than focusing on the development of the northeastern state.
Addressing a virtual public meeting, Modi said: “Congress party did not work for the development of Manipur and encouraged separatism. The people of Manipur have to be aware of this. Bharatiya Janata Party works for the development of the Northeast, especially Manipur. This is destroying their (Congress) plans of divide and rule.”
Modi went on to allege that the Congress party’s only focus is looting Manipur.
“They were so involved in looting the state that they never had time to work for people,” Modi said.
Assuring the state’s people of a ¹ 100-crore startup fund, Modi stressed that the BJP government would build AIIMS and a sports university.
“This is the time of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. This decade is the decade of development and progress, and Manipur is moving fast in this direction today,” PM Modi said at a virtual rally.
“Manipur was waiting for its first train since independence. BJP started train services in the state and connected Manipur to India’s railway network. New railway lines are also being built, furthering the layout and connectivity,” he added.
The first phase of Manipur polls took place on Monday, while the second phase of this 60-member Assembly is scheduled for March 5. The counting of votes will take place on March 10.