← Latest news 
Himanta Biswa Sarma says ancient Eastern regions will drive India next growth phase
Politics
Published on 13 May 2026
He links NDA gains to a revival
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says the NDA’s success in Eastern India signals a revival of ancient civilizations. He points to Anga, Banga, Kalinga and Kamrupa as the engine for the country’s next growth phase, stressing unified development under Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deliver all-round progress and boost each region’s contribution to India’s GDP.
- Sarma credits Eastern India’s NDA momentum with a civilizational revival
- Anga, Banga, Kalinga and Kamrupa are named as future growth engines
- He calls for unified regional development under Modi
- Goal is greater all-round progress and higher national GDP contribution
Read the full story at The Economic Times
This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on 
The Economic Times