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
Considering the COVID restrictions, many senior officials of the Ministry of Port Shipping and Waterways, senior officials of the Directorate General of Shipping, senior officials of the Maritime fraternity and several stakeholders of SCI participated virtually.
"Being the biggest transporter of the sea, the Shipping Corporation of India has contributed significantly to fulfilling Prime Minister's vision of Transformation through Transportation," Sonowal said addressing the diamond jubilee celebration of the corporation, in Mumbai.
Modi also expressed happiness over the election of the BJP's first-ever MP from Puducherry S Selvaganabathy.
The names of the two candidates were announced by the party general secretary and in charge of party headquarters Arun Singh here in a press release.
The Union Minister made these remarks after laying the foundation stone of transit accommodation camp at Khawjabagh Baramulla.