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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Arunachal Pradesh on Monday, September 22. There, he laid the foundation stone of two major hydropower projects- The Heo Hydro Electric Project (240 MW) and the Tato-I Hydro Electric Project (186 MW), which would be developed in the state's Siyom sub-basin.
Also, he laid the foundation stone of a Convention Centre at Tawang, and several important infrastructure projects worth over Rs 1,290 crore. Those projects include sectors like health, connectivity, working women's hostels, and fire safety, among others. PM Modi, during his speech in the state, said, "The first colour of the National Flag is saffron. Likewise, Arunachal's first colour is saffron. This land is a land of valour."
PM Modi explained the reasons why his visit to Arunachal Pradesh is special. He said, "The first is that on the auspicious occasion of Navratri, I have been blessed with the chance to witness these magnificent mountains. On this day of Navratri, we worship Maa Shailputri, the daughter of the mighty Himalayas. To be amidst these very mountains and offer my devotion feels truly divine."
Then he added, "The second reason is that from today, the GST reforms have been implemented across the nation. With the launch of the GST Bachat Utsav, people are receiving a true double bonanza in this festive season."
He further said, "The third reason is that today marks the beginning of several development projects in Arunachal. The state has received new initiatives in power connectivity, tourism, healthcare, and many other sectors, opening doors to fresh opportunities for growth."
PM Modi attacked Congress over the development in the state and said, "Congress always believed that since Arunachal has a small population and only two Lok Sabha seats, it does not deserve attention. This mindset caused great harm not only to Arunachal but to the entire Northeast, leaving the region far behind in development. When you gave me the opportunity in 2014, I resolved to free the nation from this thinking of the Congress."
He added, "Unlike the ministers in the Congress government, our central ministers have visited the Northeast more than 800 times. When our ministers visit, they strive to go to far-reaching districts and villages. As a Prime Minister, I have come to the Northeast more than 70 times."
