Rajnath Singh Guwahati: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the BJP-led govt had accelerated “unprecedented development” in Assam by restoring peace, claiming more than 7,500 militants had laid down arms and returned to the mainstream.Addressing a rally in Tezpur for Asom Gana Parishad candidate Prithiraj Rabha, Singh said Centre’s policies had weakened militancy, terrorism and naxalism across the country. AGP is contesting the assembly polls as part of the BJP-led coalition.“Whether it’s terrorism, naxalism or militancy, all these are heading towards the end under Modi govt. More than 7,500 militants have laid down arms and returned to the mainstream in the state,” Singh said, adding that the development seen under Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma had been “magical”. He also praised efforts to free land from encroachers.Attacking Congress, he accused the party of neglecting Assam and doubting its potential. Referring to criticism of projects such as the Rs 27,000-crore semiconductor plant at Jagiroad, he said Congress netas had mocked BJP’s development agenda. He criticised Congress’ Priyank Kharge over remarks questioning the plant. “Congress has abused the talent of Assam’s youth,” Singh added.On illegal immigration, he said, “No illegal infiltrator will be able to stay in Assam.”Later, at a rally in Dergaon for BJP candidate Mridul Dutta, Singh said Congress had given Assam “stepmotherly treatment”, keeping it distant from Delhi, which led to its rejection by voters.About the AuthorKangkan KalitaKangkan Kalita is a reporter with The Times of India and covers issues on health, education, stories of human interest while keeping a close watch on political developments and student movements. Reporting on environment and forest related issues and concerns of the northeast interest him equally.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Conducts Ex Dweep Shakti, Tri-Service Drill To Boost Coastal And Island DefenceHow An Indian LPG Tanker Took An Unusual Route To Escape Strait Of HormuzTrump Ready To End Iran War Despite Hormuz Blockade?; Iran’s Oil Revenues Soar Thanks To Trump’s War’India’s Silence Helpful To US, Israel And Gulf States’: Former Deputy NSA Pankaj Saran On Iran WarBig April Financial Reset: New Rules For UPI, ATM, PAN, FASTag, Railway Booking To Impact Daily Life’Like Political Vultures’: PM Modi Slams Congress For ‘Spreading Fear’ Amid West Asia CrisisFallen Leaves To Cooking Fuel: IIT Bombay Develops Indigenous Technology To Tackle LPG Crisis‘One Roti’ For Survival? Pakistani Cleric Stuns India, Reveals Kashmir’s Dark Insurgency SecretMajor Boost Of India’s Maritime Capabilities, Indian Navy Gets 2 Warships & Survey Vessel In Single Day’Played Bangladeshi National Anthem’: Rajnath Singh Slams Congress In Assam Over Infiltration123PhotostoriesThe greatest TV rivalries of all time: ‘Breaking Bad’, ‘Sherlock’ and more6 iconic 1990s car interiors that redefined luxury designYou can now eat at Louis Vuitton: Inside its unbelievable new Seoul cafe and restaurant3 most common foods to consume daily to improve fatty liver; easy recipes inside8 edible flowers to grow for a naturally colourful culinary style10 Ocean-inspired home names and their meaningsThink your liver is safe because you don’t drink? These daily habits could be harming it, and how to protect it starting today5 iconic fashion quotes that will instantly upgrade your style todayExclusive – Prince Narula opens up on The 50, reacts to claims of using Elvish Yadav’s name for TRP, and addresses Rajat Dalal’s allegations about giving up the Ticket to Finale out of fear6 foods to combine with avocado to boost fiber intake and how to consume them123Hot PicksIncome Tax Changes from April 1stPost office small savings schemesNASA Artemis IIAmazon treeIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingWest Bengal PollsRajasthan Board 12th Science ResultVaibhav SooryavanshiKarnataka 1st PUC ResultsUS Iran WarKolkata Assembly ElectionBihar Temple NewsRavindra JadejaDrake Maye InjuryBank Holiday this week
Guwahati: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the BJP-led govt had accelerated “unprecedented development” in Assam by restoring peace, claiming more than 7,500 militants had laid down arms and returned to the mainstream.Addressing a rally in Tezpur for Asom Gana Parishad candidate Prithiraj Rabha, Singh said Centre’s policies had weakened militancy, terrorism and naxalism across the country. AGP is contesting the assembly polls as part of the BJP-led coalition.“Whether it’s terrorism, naxalism or militancy, all these are heading towards the end under Modi govt. More than 7,500 militants have laid down arms and returned to the mainstream in the state,” Singh said, adding that the development seen under Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma had been “magical”. He also praised efforts to free land from encroachers.Attacking Congress, he accused the party of neglecting Assam and doubting its potential. Referring to criticism of projects such as the Rs 27,000-crore semiconductor plant at Jagiroad, he said Congress netas had mocked BJP’s development agenda. He criticised Congress’ Priyank Kharge over remarks questioning the plant. “Congress has abused the talent of Assam’s youth,” Singh added.On illegal immigration, he said, “No illegal infiltrator will be able to stay in Assam.”Later, at a rally in Dergaon for BJP candidate Mridul Dutta, Singh said Congress had given Assam “stepmotherly treatment”, keeping it distant from Delhi, which led to its rejection by voters.
