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flag Modi blames Congress for Barak Valley's neglect and announces a ₹24,000 crore expressway to boost Northeast development.

flag Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking in Silchar, Assam, on March 14, 2026, blamed the Congress party for decades of neglect in the Barak Valley, claiming past border decisions severed its access to the sea and hindered development. flag He announced a ₹24,000 crore high-speed corridor project—the first access-controlled expressway in the Northeast—to boost connectivity, trade, and tourism, linking Silchar to Shillong and improving links to Southeast Asia. flag Modi highlighted electrification of over 2,500 km of railway lines in the Northeast and other infrastructure efforts under the "double-engine" government, asserting that the BJP is prioritizing inclusive growth and addressing long-standing regional disparities. flag He criticized Congress for spreading panic during global conflicts and promoting unrest, while emphasizing the government’s focus on uplifting marginalized communities.

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