Double Benefits From The Double-Engine BJP Government, Says PM Narendra Modi In Arunachal Pradesh

On Monday in Itanagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for multiple development projects in Arunachal Pradesh, with a total investment of Rs 5,127 crore. He described the initiatives as a ‘great example of the double benefits from the double-engine BJP government’.

During his visit, he laid the groundwork for two major hydropower plants: the 240-MW Heo Hydro Electric Project and the 186-MW Tato-I Hydro Electric Project, both planned in the Siyom sub-basin.

These projects form part of 13 infrastructure schemes announced virtually at Indira Gandhi Park, with the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) responsible for their commissioning.

Key Takeaways from PM Modi’s Arunachal Visit

Addressing the crowd, PM Modi stated, “Coming here, seeing so many people along the way, children and people holding the Tricolour, this great welcome fills me with pride. The reception was so warm that it delayed my arrival here. The land of Arunachal is not only the land of the rising sun but also a cradle of patriotism.”

“Just as the first colour of the Tricolour is saffron, similarly the first colour of Arunachal is saffron. Every person here is a symbol of valour and simplicity,” he asserted.

Expressing gratitude, PM Modi noted that the people of Arunachal had ‘showered’ him with ‘immense love’.

Highlighting the state’s cultural and spiritual heritage, PM Modi remarked, “From Tawang Monastery to Namsai’s Golden Pagoda, Arunachal is a confluence of peace and culture, a pride of Maa Bharti. I bow down to this sacred land.”

Calling the visit ‘special’, the Prime Minister noted the timing coincided with the first day of Navratri.

“On the first day of Navratri, I got to see such beautiful mountains. Today, we offer our prayers to Maa Shailputri, who is the daughter of Parvat Raj Himalaya. Additionally, next-generation GST reforms have been implemented across the nation today, and GST Bachat Utsav has begun. In this festive season, people got this double bonanza,” he said.

PM Modi also highlighted the state’s development projects, spanning power, health, tourism, and more.

“On top of it all, several development projects are being inaugurated in Arunachal. Today, the state has several projects in sectors including power, health, tourism, etc. This is a great example of the double benefits of the double-engine BJP government,” he emphasised, congratulating Arunachal Pradesh for the progress.

Interaction with Traders and Citizens

Earlier, the Prime Minister interacted with small and medium-sized traders, appreciating their products and noting the enthusiasm among local manufacturers and citizens.

“I got a chance to see their products in their shops. I could clearly see the enthusiasm among the traders, among the manufacturers of various goods, and among the general public in such large numbers,” he noted.

Taking a dig at the Congress, the Prime Minister asserted that the Northeast had historically ‘suffered greatly’, but the Modi government had brought the region forward.

“People of the Northeast fell far behind in development. When you gave me the opportunity to serve the country in 2014, I resolved to free the nation from the mindset of Congress. Our inspiration is not votes or the number of seats in any state — it is the spirit of nation-building. Our only mantra is ‘Nagrik Devo Bhavah’, and Modi gives respect to those previously ignored by others,” the Prime Minister remarked.

“We regard all eight Northeastern states as forms of Goddess Lakshmi. Therefore, we cannot see this region lagging in development. The Central government is spending as much as possible on development here,” he further added.

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