Itanagar:
On the occasion of golden jubilee and 36th statehood day celebrations of Arunachal Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that his government is working with full force to make Arunachal a major gateway to East Asia. Prime Minister Modi said the Government has done unprecedented work to speed up development in Arunachal Pradesh and asserted that modern infrastructure is being built there considering its role from the national security perspective.
In his message to the people of Arunachal Pradesh, PM Modi said that it has been his firm belief that eastern India and particularly the northeast will be the engine of the country’s development in the 21st century. He praised Arunachal Pradesh for promoting the feeling of patriotism, social harmony and also for preserving the cultural legacy of the country.
“I am satisfied that the Government is justifying the confidence reposed by you on us under young Chief Minister Pema Khandu’s leadership. Your faith encourages the double engine Government to work harder and with more strength to make efforts,” Mr. Modi said addressing the people of the State via videoconference.
The Prime Minister mentioned his many visits to the state and expressed satisfaction with the pace of development under the double-engine government under him and Chief Minister Pema Khandu.
“The path of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas’ will ensure a better future for Arunachal Pradesh,” Modi said.
He further praised the Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju for continuously working for the development of the state. The Prime Minister also reiterated his commitment for realising Arunachal’s tourism potential at the global level.