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‘From tea to semiconductor’: PM Modi’s big tech push for Assam, eyes hat-trick win in assembly polls

Drawing a contrast with the past, he said earlier decades were the dark era of Congress rule, while the last ten years have seen improved governance and stability.

Statesman News Service | New Delhi | April 1, 2026 1:25 pm

‘From tea to semiconductor’: PM Modi’s big tech push for Assam, eyes hat-trick win in assembly polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed a massive rally in Gogamukh, pitching a vision of Assam as India’s next semiconductor hub while launching a sharp attack on the Congress ahead of the high-stakes Assam Assembly Elections 2026.

PM Modi is on a day-long visit to the state to address two campaign rallies for BJP candidates in the state. The visit and rally mark a strong start to the BJP’s campaign as Assam heads into a crucial electoral battle in 2026.

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Assam to be SEMICON hub

Highlighting the state’s transformation, Modi said Assam will soon be known globally not just for tea but also for semiconductor manufacturing. He asserted that chip production from the upcoming plant will power everything from mobile phones to cars and home appliances, positioning Assam as a key player in India’s electronics and semiconductor ecosystem.

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He said, “There was a time when Assam was discussed in the world for its tea. Now, Assam will be recognised by the world not only for tea but also for chips. That day is not far when chip production will begin from Assam’s semiconductor plant. This will develop Assam as a major hub for modern technology. In the coming times, be it phones, cars, TVs, or fridges, all these products will run on chips from Assam. This is our roadmap for a developed Assam.”

‘Hat-trick certain’: Modi’s election message

Calling the rally turnout an “open declaration,” Modi expressed confidence that the BJP-NDA will secure a third consecutive term in Assam. He also took a swipe at Congress, predicting another electoral defeat for the party.

PM Modi says, “With the blessings of all of you, I received the opportunity to achieve a hat-trick as Prime Minister. With your blessings, I also received the opportunity to hit a hat-trick on this ground. I have come here for the third time. And with your blessings, the government in Assam is also going to achieve a hat-trick.”

He added, “This time, the BJP-NDA government is set to complete a hat-trick. And the Congress is also set to face a hat-trick of defeats… The self-proclaimed prince of Congress is set to score a century of defeats.”

Targeting the Congress’ past record, Modi said only three bridges were built over the Brahmaputra in decades, while the current government completed five major bridges in just over a decade, improving connectivity and saving lives.

He said, “Assam has never lacked resources. However, for the sake of power, the Congress divided Assamese society and never allowed the two banks of the Brahmaputra to truly connect. In 60–65 years, Congress built only three bridges over the Brahmaputra, just three in all that time. Due to the lack of bridges, many lives were lost, and generations had to endure great hardship. The double-engine government understood this pain and difficulty, and in just 10–11 years, it has completed five major bridges over the Brahmaputra.”

‘From conflict to stability’: BJP’s governance pitch

The Prime Minister credited the BJP-led NDA government for bringing peace and development to the state. Drawing a contrast with the past, he said earlier decades were the dark era of Congress rule, while the last ten years have seen improved governance and stability.

He added that thousands of youth have abandoned violence and joined the mainstream, calling it a sign of Assam’s changing landscape under the “double-engine government.”

He said, “In the past decade, Assam has traversed a long journey of development. These 20-25-year-old youngsters have only witnessed the good governance of BJP-NDA. They have not seen the dark era of Congress rule, when news from Assam was only about bombs, guns, riots, and curfews. The double-engine government has shown Assam a new path to lasting peace. Thousands of Assam’s sons and daughters have, in the past decade, put down the gun and connected to a new future.”

‘BJP bringing more mangal to Assam’: PM Modi

Referring to the BJP’s newly released manifesto, Modi called it a “Mangal Patra”, promising development, cultural preservation, and strict action against illegal encroachments.

He said, “…The Assam BJP released a splendid manifesto yesterday. It was Tuesday yesterday, and this manifesto released on Tuesday is set to bring more ‘Mangal’ (auspiciousness) to Assam… This is the ‘Mangal Patra’ that arrived on Tuesday.”

The Prime Minister also highlighted key poll promises, including the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), protection of tribal rights, and safeguarding Assam’s cultural identity. He said measures are being taken to ensure dignity and safety for women.

PM’s tea garden visit in Dibrugarh

Earlier in the day, Modi visited a tea garden in Dibrugarh, interacted with women workers, and even plucked tea leaves. He praised tea garden families for their contribution to Assam’s global identity.

PM Modi said, “…I had the good fortune to come to Assam for election campaigning. On arriving, the first thing I did this morning was visit a tea garden. There, I received the blessings of the sisters working in the tea garden, paid my respects, and sought their good wishes…”

Assam | Road to power goes via tea gardens: PM Modi plucks tea leaves, interacts with workers

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