"What Congress couldn't do in 60 yrs, PM Modi has done in just 9 yrs": Union Minister Sonowal

New Delhi [India], December 13 (ANI): Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, while speaking about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development strategies for the North-East, on Wednesday said that the PM has visited the region at least 64 times, showcasing his dedication. He also said that what Congress couldn't do in 60 years, PM Modi has done in just nine years.
"Modi Ji has visited the Northeast at least 64 times; this proves his dedication for the welfare of the northeast... What Congress could not do in 60 years, PM Modi has done in just 9 years," he said.
"This is why people living in the 8 north-eastern states are very positive about PM Modi, and their faith in him has given them a boost of confidence," he said.
Sonowal attributed the development and peace in the Northeast to the good governance and dedicated service of the Prime Minister Modi-led government.
When asked about the chances of PM Modi serving a third term, Sonwal confidently stated, "People of the nation have made it clear that he is going to become PM for the third time. This election, we received a grand victory. People had made several claims, but the public has made it clear that PM Modi is a good leader who works for the nation."
In a related development, the Central government informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday that Krishi Udan Scheme 2.0 covers 58 airports across the country, with a focus on North Eastern, hilly, and tribal regions, particularly for transporting perishable food products.
Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation (Retd) General VK Singh shared this information, emphasizing the scheme's commitment to facilitating the transportation of perishable food products from hilly areas, North Eastern States, and tribal areas.
In February of this year, the Ministry of Development of the North-East Region also shared year-wise data on Prime Minister Modi's visits to the region. (ANI)