PM Modi to visit Assam tomorrow, discuss flood problem
July 31, 2017  18:55
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an one-day visit to Assam tomorrow to discuss a permanent solution to the flood problem in the state every year.

"The prime minister's visit is mainly to find a permanent solution to the flood problem that Assam is facing," state Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said at a press conference in Guwahati.

He will hold two series of discussions here during the day and will leave for Delhi in the evening, he added.

The first meeting will be with the council of ministers and state officials.

After that, the prime minister will address a meeting of National Democratic Alliance legislatures from Bharatiya Janata Party, Bodoland People's Front and Asom Gana Parishad," Sarma said.

Asked about the state's demand, Sarma said Assam has enough funds.

"We still have Rs 324 crore of unspent money. Last year the Centre had announced Rs 400 crore (for Assam), but did not send it because we had money," he added. -- PTI
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