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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the West Bengal assembly elections will shape eastern India’s future, urging voters to back a strong Bengal alongside Bihar and Odisha. In his pitch, Modi linked the region’s strength to India’s larger goal of becoming a developed nation, stressing the strategic role eastern states can play in national progress.
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