Rain forces change of plans in Modi’s Manipur visit, PM now travelling to Churachandpur by road

“Unfortunately due to bad weather, I’m sorry that I’m not able to join you at Aizawl. But I can feel your love and affection even from this medium,” PM Modi said on Saturday.

Launching railway projects in Mizoram, the Prime Minister said, “This is a historic day for the nation, particularly for the people of Mizoram. From today, Aizawl will be on India’s railway map. A few years ago, I had the opportunity of laying the foundation stone for the Aizawl railway line and today we proudly dedicate it to the people of the nation.”

“Overcoming many challenges including difficult terrain, this Bairabi Sairang rail line has become a reality, The skills of our engineers and the spirit of our workers make it possible,” he added.

Modi also called out the Opposition parties for indulging in vote bank politics, saying that northeastern states suffered greatly because of such attitude.

“Those who were earlier neglected are at the forefront now. Those who were once marginalized are the mainstream now. For the past 11 years, we have been working for the development of the Northeast. This region is becoming the growth engine of India. Over the years, many states of the North east have been put on the rail map of India,” he said.

PM Modi also said that under Congress party’s rule, medicines and healthcare was overly expensive, while now, it is very affordable for the common people.