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New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 25, 2018, dedicated the Bogibeel bridge in Assam to the nation. The bridge, which spans River Brahmaputra between Dibrugarh and Dhemaji districts of Assam, is of immense economic and strategic significance to the nation. At a massive public meeting in Kareng Chapori on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra, the Prime Minister also flagged off the first passenger train passing through the bridge.

Speaking on the occasion, PM Modi paid homage to the famous Assamese singer Deepali Borthakur, who passed away recently. He also paid homage to many other famous and historical figures from the State, who have brought laurels for the State and the country in various fields. He greeted the people on the occasion of Christmas.

The PM said that today is the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and it is also celebrated as “Sushaasan Divas” or “Good Governance Day”. He said that for the last four- and- a- half years, the Union Government has pursued the objective of good governance. He said the dedication of the historic Bogibeel rail-cum-road bridge is a symbol of this objective. He said this bridge is a marvel of engineering and technology and is of immense strategic significance.

The PM said this bridge reduces distances between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and added that it would greatly enhance “ease of living” in this region. The Prime Minister said that this bridge had been a dream for the people of this region for generations and is now a reality. He said that Dibrugarh is an important centre of healthcare, education and commerce in the region, and the people living north of the Brahmaputra can now access this city more conveniently. He appreciated all those involved in the construction of the bridge.

He recalled that in May 2017, he had dedicated the country’s longest road bridge, the Bhupen Hazarika Bridge at Sadia in Assam, to the nation.

The Prime Minister noted that while only three bridges were built over the Brahmaputra river in 60-70 years, three more have been completed in the last four and a half years alone. Another five, he said, are in progress. He said this enhanced connectivity between the northern and southern banks of the Brahmaputra is an element of good governance. He said this pace of development will transform the North-East. He spoke of the Union Government’s vision of Transformation through Transportation. He said the infrastructure in the country is growing today at a rapid pace.

The Prime Minister complimented the Government of Assam for its efforts towards completing pending projects. He said almost 700 km of National Highways have been completed in four and a half years. He also mentioned several other connectivity related projects in the North-Eastern region. He said that a strong and progressive Eastern India is the key to a strong and progressive India.  Besides infrastructure, the Prime Minister mentioned several initiatives such as Ujjwala and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, which have seen rapid progress in Assam.

The Prime Minister said that today the youth of the country from the far-flung areas are bringing laurels for India. Mentioning the famous athlete of Assam Hima Das, he said the youth are now becoming symbols of the self-confidence of New India.

 

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