Union Minister Pabitra Margherita criticized Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for being a “political tourist” during her visit to Assam. He urged her to witness the state’s transformation under BJP rule, emphasizing advancements in infrastructure, employment, security, and heritage conservation. Margherita pointed out Assam’s growth, including a major semiconductor facility and the creation of over 1.5 lakh jobs through transparent recruitment processes in the past five years.
Highlighting the improved law-and-order situation, Margherita mentioned peace prevailing in Assam after years of insurgency. He also noted reforms in tea garden areas, with around 3.5 lakh families being granted land rights. The Minister highlighted conservation efforts at Kaziranga National Park and strategic infrastructure developments like the Emergency Landing Facility on the Moran Highway.
Margherita listed various initiatives, such as the upcoming twin-tube tunnel and removal of encroachments, showcasing Assam’s progress. He invited Priyanka Gandhi to pay respects at Swahid Smarak Kshetra and emphasized the state’s development trajectory. Priyanka Gandhi arrived in Guwahati for Congress poll preparedness meetings after visiting Kamakhya temple earlier in the day.
