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February 26, 2025

Modi says East India and Northeast embarking on a new journey of future

- PRASANTA MAZUMDAR @Guwahati

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Assam's contribution to India's growth is steadily increasing, highlighting that the state's economy has doubled in just six years under BJP.

Addressing a gathering after inaugurating Advantage Assam 2.0 business summit in Guwahati, Modi said East India and Northeast India are embarking on a new journey of future and Advantage Assam is a mega initiative to intertwine the incredible potential and progress of Assam with the world.

The PM said the large gathering in Guwahati was a manifestation of growing global trust in India. He noted that Assam's economy was valued at Rs 2.75 lakh crore during the first edition of Advantage Assam summit held in 2018 and today, it has increased to around Rs 6 lakh crore.

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