What Congress didn't do in 15 years, I'll do in 15 months: PM in Manipur

February 25, 2017 13:06

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing a public meeting in Manipur's capital Imphal. Polls for the 60-member legislative assembly of the northeastern state will be held in two phases on March 4 and March 8. The election is expected to be a high-octane, virtual contest between the ruling Congress - which has ruled the state for 15 years - and the BJP.

Here are highlights from the PM's speech:

>> In 2014 when I was PM candidate,there was a rally at same place, but even half the ground was not occupied. Today it's packed with crowd

>> Until North-East does not progress, the country's progress will never be complete

>> It has been 15 years, Manipur has been ruined. Who is responsible? Congress did no development, do they deserve to be here now?

>> What they (Congress) did not do in last 15 years, I assure we will do it in 15 months

>> Wherever Congress is in power there is no development, there is only corruption

>> Since last 40 years no PM of the country came to North-East for NEC Meeting. After Morarji Desai I am the only one who visited

>> When Atal ji formed government, he made policies for overall development of Northeast. But Congress did not carry the good work forward

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