8th February 2014
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday blamed the Congress for the lack of development in the Northeast and accused Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of not doing anything despite being an MP from the region.
"The prime minister of India represents the region in the Rajya Sabha. Everyone knows he has done nothing for the Northeast. He only comes to lay foundation stones or cut ribbons but the projects never take off," Modi, the BJP's PM candidate, said at a party rally in Manipur capital Imphal.
In a rare English speech, Modi also said that the progress of the Northeast was vital to the progress of India.
"In Indian mythology, it is believed that the northeast is a pious place. Those who believe in vashtu Sastra believe that the northeast corner of the house is to be cared for the most."
It is also said that if you want peace and prosperity, take care of the Northeast part of the country. In a country as big as India, if there is welfare of the Northeast, there will be welfare of India," said Modi, sporting a traditional Manipuri headgear.
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