PM unveils Rs 5,100cr projects in Arunachal, accuses Cong of abandoning difficult development works
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Dated:- 22-9-2025
PTI
Itanagar, Sep 22 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday alleged that the Congress has an “inherent habit” of abandoning any development work that is difficult, and this caused significant harm to the Northeast.
He made the statement after unveiling development works worth over Rs 5,100 crore in Arunachal Pradesh, among which were two mega hydropower projects.
Addressing the function, Modi hailed the GST reforms, stating that people received a “double bonanza” this festive season with the lower rates coming into effect on the first day of Navratri.
Criticising the Congress, he claimed that it overlooked Arunachal Pradesh in terms of development, as the state has only two Lok Sabha seats.
The PM said he knew that the Northeast couldn't be developed from Delhi, and so, he sent ministers and officers more frequently to the region, and himself c
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t',” he said.
“Modi worships those whom no one has ever asked about. That is why Arunachal Pradesh, which was neglected during Congress rule, has since 2014 become a centre of developmental priority,” he added.
Referring to the BJP dispensations in the state and at the Centre, the PM said the projects he unveiled were an example of “double benefits” of the “double-engine” government.
“Arunachal is moving forward. The new power projects announced today will make the state a major power producer, create thousands of jobs, and provide affordable electricity,” he said.
The PM laid the foundation stones for two major hydropower projects over the Yarjep river in the Shi Yomi district, and a convention centre in Tawang, among others.
The Tato-I project, with a capacity of 186 mw, will be developed jointly by the Arunachal Pradesh government and the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) at Rs 1,750 crore. It is expected to generate around 802 million units of electrici
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r villages in Arunachal now have roads, electricity, internet and tourism facilities. They are turning into new centres of tourism,” he said.
Attacking the Congress, he claimed that when the party was in power at the Centre, it kept on increasing taxes even as the common people were facing the brunt of rising costs and corruption.
“Congress imposed a heavy tax burden on the people, but our government has gradually reduced taxes, giving relief,” he said.
Modi said that despite facing major challenges over the years, his government consistently reduced income tax rates.
“GST has now been simplified to just two slabs. Many items have become tax-free. Building a home, purchasing a scooter or bike, dining out, and travelling have all become more affordable. GST Savings Festival is a milestone,” he said.
Ahead of the programme, the PM interacted with local entrepreneurs and members of self-help groups at an exhibition organised at the venue.
He asked them if the GST reforms were helpin
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