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Last Updated:<\/span>December 21, 2025, 13:53 IST<\/time><\/p>\nPM Modi said the Congress did not offer any solutions for the problems of farmers and was protecting infiltrators to strengthen their vote bank.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/p>\nPM Narendra Modi addressing a public rally in Assam’s Dibrugarh. (PM Modi)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Congress of ignoring the problems faced by farmers, saying they created such a mess that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) still has to do much more work to rectify their missteps.<\/p>\nAddressing a public rally after the inauguration of a urea plant at the Assam Valley Fertiliser & Chemical Company Ltd in Namrup, Modi congratulated the people of Assam after performing the \u2018Bhoomi pujan\u2019 of the Ammonia-Urea project, saying, \u201cToday is a big day for Assam and the entire North-East. The dream that Namrup and Dibrugarh had been waiting for a long time is being fulfilled today. A new chapter of industrial progress is about to begin in this whole area.”<\/p>\nHe announced that several schemes for the welfare of farmers were in the pipeline, saying that the BJP\u2019s \u2018double-engine\u2019 government is very sensitive to their needs. \u201cIn the development of Viksit Bharat, farmers will play a crucial role. With their interests in mind, our government is working tirelessly to support them,” he added.<\/p>\n\n\nThe Bhoomi Pujan of the Ammonia-Urea Fertilizer Project in Namrup will empower our hardworking farmers. It will boost the agriculture sector across Assam and the Northeast. https:\/\/t.co\/U0yiOB10zL<\/a>\u2014 Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cAmong various agricultural welfare initiatives, it is essential to ensure a continuous supply of fertiliser to our farmers. This urea factory will fulfil that need. Approximately Rs 11,000 crore will be invested in this facility, which will produce 12 lakh metric tonnes of fertiliser annually. Once production begins here, the supply chain will become more efficient and logistics costs will be significantly reduced,” he said.<\/p>\nPM Modi Attacks Congress<\/strong><\/p>\nTraining his guns on the previous Congress government, PM Modi said, \u201cCongress worsened the situation to such an extent that even after 11 years of hard work, much still needs to be done. During their tenure, many fertiliser factories were shut down, whereas our government has started several of them.”<\/p>\nAsserting that welfare work for farmers began only after the BJP came to power, PM Modi said Namrup was once a major fertiliser production centre that benefited the entire Northeast and stood as a hope for farmers in difficult times.<\/p>\n\u201cHowever, the machines became outdated, and the Congress government did not care, leading to the shutdown of several units and suffering for farmers. Congress did not bother to find a solution. Today, our double-engine government is resolving the issues created by them. Across the country, many factories were shut, farmers were lathi-charged during urea distribution.”<\/p>\nCongress Protecting Infiltrators<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Prime Minister also reiterated his previous allegations that Congress is seeking to protect infiltrators to strengthen their vote bank. \u201cCongress does not care about Assam or the identity of the Assamese people. They are only interested in power,” he said.<\/p>\n\u201cThis is why they prefer illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators. Congress caused the entry of illegal immigrants and now they are protecting them, which is why they are opposing the SIR process. We have to save Assam from the policies of appeasement and the vote bank of Congress.”<\/p>\nPM Modi also slammed Congress for openly opposing a Bharat Ratna for Assamese artist and politician Bhupen Hazarika. \u201cThe national president of Congress remarked that Modi is giving Bharat Ratna to singers and dancers. Is this not an insult to Bhupen Da and Assam? Congress always indulges in insults,” he said.<\/p>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nNamrup, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 21, 2025, 13:26 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Congress Ignored Problems Of Farmers, Saving Infiltrators’: PM Modi Targets Opposition In Assam<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
PM Narendra Modi addressing a public rally in Assam’s Dibrugarh. (PM Modi)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Congress of ignoring the problems faced by farmers, saying they created such a mess that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) still has to do much more work to rectify their missteps.<\/p>\n
Addressing a public rally after the inauguration of a urea plant at the Assam Valley Fertiliser & Chemical Company Ltd in Namrup, Modi congratulated the people of Assam after performing the \u2018Bhoomi pujan\u2019 of the Ammonia-Urea project, saying, \u201cToday is a big day for Assam and the entire North-East. The dream that Namrup and Dibrugarh had been waiting for a long time is being fulfilled today. A new chapter of industrial progress is about to begin in this whole area.”<\/p>\n
He announced that several schemes for the welfare of farmers were in the pipeline, saying that the BJP\u2019s \u2018double-engine\u2019 government is very sensitive to their needs. \u201cIn the development of Viksit Bharat, farmers will play a crucial role. With their interests in mind, our government is working tirelessly to support them,” he added.<\/p>\n
\nThe Bhoomi Pujan of the Ammonia-Urea Fertilizer Project in Namrup will empower our hardworking farmers. It will boost the agriculture sector across Assam and the Northeast. https:\/\/t.co\/U0yiOB10zL<\/a>\u2014 Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cAmong various agricultural welfare initiatives, it is essential to ensure a continuous supply of fertiliser to our farmers. This urea factory will fulfil that need. Approximately Rs 11,000 crore will be invested in this facility, which will produce 12 lakh metric tonnes of fertiliser annually. Once production begins here, the supply chain will become more efficient and logistics costs will be significantly reduced,” he said.<\/p>\nPM Modi Attacks Congress<\/strong><\/p>\nTraining his guns on the previous Congress government, PM Modi said, \u201cCongress worsened the situation to such an extent that even after 11 years of hard work, much still needs to be done. During their tenure, many fertiliser factories were shut down, whereas our government has started several of them.”<\/p>\nAsserting that welfare work for farmers began only after the BJP came to power, PM Modi said Namrup was once a major fertiliser production centre that benefited the entire Northeast and stood as a hope for farmers in difficult times.<\/p>\n\u201cHowever, the machines became outdated, and the Congress government did not care, leading to the shutdown of several units and suffering for farmers. Congress did not bother to find a solution. Today, our double-engine government is resolving the issues created by them. Across the country, many factories were shut, farmers were lathi-charged during urea distribution.”<\/p>\nCongress Protecting Infiltrators<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Prime Minister also reiterated his previous allegations that Congress is seeking to protect infiltrators to strengthen their vote bank. \u201cCongress does not care about Assam or the identity of the Assamese people. They are only interested in power,” he said.<\/p>\n\u201cThis is why they prefer illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators. Congress caused the entry of illegal immigrants and now they are protecting them, which is why they are opposing the SIR process. We have to save Assam from the policies of appeasement and the vote bank of Congress.”<\/p>\nPM Modi also slammed Congress for openly opposing a Bharat Ratna for Assamese artist and politician Bhupen Hazarika. \u201cThe national president of Congress remarked that Modi is giving Bharat Ratna to singers and dancers. Is this not an insult to Bhupen Da and Assam? Congress always indulges in insults,” he said.<\/p>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nNamrup, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 21, 2025, 13:26 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Congress Ignored Problems Of Farmers, Saving Infiltrators’: PM Modi Targets Opposition In Assam<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The Bhoomi Pujan of the Ammonia-Urea Fertilizer Project in Namrup will empower our hardworking farmers. It will boost the agriculture sector across Assam and the Northeast. https:\/\/t.co\/U0yiOB10zL<\/a>\u2014 Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cAmong various agricultural welfare initiatives, it is essential to ensure a continuous supply of fertiliser to our farmers. This urea factory will fulfil that need. Approximately Rs 11,000 crore will be invested in this facility, which will produce 12 lakh metric tonnes of fertiliser annually. Once production begins here, the supply chain will become more efficient and logistics costs will be significantly reduced,” he said.<\/p>\nPM Modi Attacks Congress<\/strong><\/p>\nTraining his guns on the previous Congress government, PM Modi said, \u201cCongress worsened the situation to such an extent that even after 11 years of hard work, much still needs to be done. During their tenure, many fertiliser factories were shut down, whereas our government has started several of them.”<\/p>\nAsserting that welfare work for farmers began only after the BJP came to power, PM Modi said Namrup was once a major fertiliser production centre that benefited the entire Northeast and stood as a hope for farmers in difficult times.<\/p>\n\u201cHowever, the machines became outdated, and the Congress government did not care, leading to the shutdown of several units and suffering for farmers. Congress did not bother to find a solution. Today, our double-engine government is resolving the issues created by them. Across the country, many factories were shut, farmers were lathi-charged during urea distribution.”<\/p>\nCongress Protecting Infiltrators<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Prime Minister also reiterated his previous allegations that Congress is seeking to protect infiltrators to strengthen their vote bank. \u201cCongress does not care about Assam or the identity of the Assamese people. They are only interested in power,” he said.<\/p>\n\u201cThis is why they prefer illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators. Congress caused the entry of illegal immigrants and now they are protecting them, which is why they are opposing the SIR process. We have to save Assam from the policies of appeasement and the vote bank of Congress.”<\/p>\nPM Modi also slammed Congress for openly opposing a Bharat Ratna for Assamese artist and politician Bhupen Hazarika. \u201cThe national president of Congress remarked that Modi is giving Bharat Ratna to singers and dancers. Is this not an insult to Bhupen Da and Assam? Congress always indulges in insults,” he said.<\/p>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nNamrup, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 21, 2025, 13:26 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Congress Ignored Problems Of Farmers, Saving Infiltrators’: PM Modi Targets Opposition In Assam<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cAmong various agricultural welfare initiatives, it is essential to ensure a continuous supply of fertiliser to our farmers. This urea factory will fulfil that need. Approximately Rs 11,000 crore will be invested in this facility, which will produce 12 lakh metric tonnes of fertiliser annually. Once production begins here, the supply chain will become more efficient and logistics costs will be significantly reduced,” he said.<\/p>\n
PM Modi Attacks Congress<\/strong><\/p>\nTraining his guns on the previous Congress government, PM Modi said, \u201cCongress worsened the situation to such an extent that even after 11 years of hard work, much still needs to be done. During their tenure, many fertiliser factories were shut down, whereas our government has started several of them.”<\/p>\nAsserting that welfare work for farmers began only after the BJP came to power, PM Modi said Namrup was once a major fertiliser production centre that benefited the entire Northeast and stood as a hope for farmers in difficult times.<\/p>\n\u201cHowever, the machines became outdated, and the Congress government did not care, leading to the shutdown of several units and suffering for farmers. Congress did not bother to find a solution. Today, our double-engine government is resolving the issues created by them. Across the country, many factories were shut, farmers were lathi-charged during urea distribution.”<\/p>\nCongress Protecting Infiltrators<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Prime Minister also reiterated his previous allegations that Congress is seeking to protect infiltrators to strengthen their vote bank. \u201cCongress does not care about Assam or the identity of the Assamese people. They are only interested in power,” he said.<\/p>\n\u201cThis is why they prefer illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators. Congress caused the entry of illegal immigrants and now they are protecting them, which is why they are opposing the SIR process. We have to save Assam from the policies of appeasement and the vote bank of Congress.”<\/p>\nPM Modi also slammed Congress for openly opposing a Bharat Ratna for Assamese artist and politician Bhupen Hazarika. \u201cThe national president of Congress remarked that Modi is giving Bharat Ratna to singers and dancers. Is this not an insult to Bhupen Da and Assam? Congress always indulges in insults,” he said.<\/p>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nNamrup, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 21, 2025, 13:26 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Congress Ignored Problems Of Farmers, Saving Infiltrators’: PM Modi Targets Opposition In Assam<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Training his guns on the previous Congress government, PM Modi said, \u201cCongress worsened the situation to such an extent that even after 11 years of hard work, much still needs to be done. During their tenure, many fertiliser factories were shut down, whereas our government has started several of them.”<\/p>\n
Asserting that welfare work for farmers began only after the BJP came to power, PM Modi said Namrup was once a major fertiliser production centre that benefited the entire Northeast and stood as a hope for farmers in difficult times.<\/p>\n
\u201cHowever, the machines became outdated, and the Congress government did not care, leading to the shutdown of several units and suffering for farmers. Congress did not bother to find a solution. Today, our double-engine government is resolving the issues created by them. Across the country, many factories were shut, farmers were lathi-charged during urea distribution.”<\/p>\n
Congress Protecting Infiltrators<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Prime Minister also reiterated his previous allegations that Congress is seeking to protect infiltrators to strengthen their vote bank. \u201cCongress does not care about Assam or the identity of the Assamese people. They are only interested in power,” he said.<\/p>\n\u201cThis is why they prefer illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators. Congress caused the entry of illegal immigrants and now they are protecting them, which is why they are opposing the SIR process. We have to save Assam from the policies of appeasement and the vote bank of Congress.”<\/p>\nPM Modi also slammed Congress for openly opposing a Bharat Ratna for Assamese artist and politician Bhupen Hazarika. \u201cThe national president of Congress remarked that Modi is giving Bharat Ratna to singers and dancers. Is this not an insult to Bhupen Da and Assam? Congress always indulges in insults,” he said.<\/p>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nNamrup, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 21, 2025, 13:26 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Congress Ignored Problems Of Farmers, Saving Infiltrators’: PM Modi Targets Opposition In Assam<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The Prime Minister also reiterated his previous allegations that Congress is seeking to protect infiltrators to strengthen their vote bank. \u201cCongress does not care about Assam or the identity of the Assamese people. They are only interested in power,” he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is why they prefer illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators. Congress caused the entry of illegal immigrants and now they are protecting them, which is why they are opposing the SIR process. We have to save Assam from the policies of appeasement and the vote bank of Congress.”<\/p>\n
PM Modi also slammed Congress for openly opposing a Bharat Ratna for Assamese artist and politician Bhupen Hazarika. \u201cThe national president of Congress remarked that Modi is giving Bharat Ratna to singers and dancers. Is this not an insult to Bhupen Da and Assam? Congress always indulges in insults,” he said.<\/p>\n
Namrup, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 21, 2025, 13:26 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Congress Ignored Problems Of Farmers, Saving Infiltrators’: PM Modi Targets Opposition In Assam<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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