70.77 % polling in Assam in first phase of LS polls
Notably, Jorhat saw the highest turnout, reaching 76.20% by 3 pm.
Notably, Jorhat saw the highest turnout, reaching 76.20% by 3 pm.
In an exclusive interview with The Statesman's Abhijit Deb, Sonowal elaborates on his campaign strategy, aiming to secure victory in this closely watched race.
Sonowal also condemned the Congress for suppressing movements like the Assam movement.
Inaugurating various terminals across the region, including the Passenger-cum-Cargo Terminal at Bogibeel near Dibrugarh and the Inland Water Transport Terminal at Sonamura in Tripura, Sonowal emphasised their role in revitalising waterway transportation for both goods and passengers.
Speaking to the gathering he said, “The Prime Minister visited the states 64 times. And for the first time in the history a railway connectivity upto Aizawl from Siliguri to Gangtok has been taken. This is underway and it is a very difficult task” he added
The Union Minister termed the portal as a one-step platform aimed at connecting all the stakeholders of the logistics community using Information Technology to improve efficiency and transparency by reducing costs and time delays.
The Assam Society of Goa had organised the 'Swahid Diwas' program commemorating the martyrs of historic Assam movement.
Highlighting the traditional bonds of friendship between India and Bhutan, he said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary "Act East Policy" had added new momentum to trade and socio-cultural movement between the two nations.
Additionally, the Kolkata Port also signed an MoU with BPCL, a central government public sector enterprise, for developing logistics chain for movement of feed stock like naptha, propane etc. from HDC through rail / coastal shipping. In return, the finished products and by products are to be routed for distribution. To aid this, tankage facilities for storing imported feed stock may be set up at HDC.
Sonowal pointed out how improved connectivity is bringing sea change in the lives of the people, giving youths and businesses of the region to reach out to domestic as well as international markets.
