Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, while addressing a rally at Dhekiajuli where PM Modi laid the foundation stone of two hospitals and launched 'Asom Mala', expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his bravery stand at the COVID-19 pandemic time and for the infrastructural aid towards the state.
He started his speech by remembering Dhekiajuli's 13 martyrs who lost their lives in the Quit India movement.
"Assam is beaming with joy today! Gratitude to PM Narendra Modi for all the affection that he has always showered on this land. Your presence today is precious to us which we shall always cherish! Honoured. Blessed," Sarma tweeted from the event place.
Speaking on the event, Sarma said, "We're forever in gratitude Hon PM for your gracious gifts to Assam and the North East in form of multiple projects since 2014. Development has got a new impetus, face of the region has substantially changed."
Further, Sarma said, "947 ventilation, 1300 oxygen concentrator, 3541 oxygen cylinder, 9 lakh mask, 2 lakh PPE kit, 250 crore has been provided to Assam by PM Modi in the COVID days ".
During the event, PM Modi laid the foundation stones of two medical colleges, which are being set up at Biswanath and Charaideo at an estimated cost of over Rs 1,100 crore. Each hospital will have a 500-bed capacity and 100 MBBS seat capacity.
PM Modi also launched "Asom Mala" at the event, a highway and road project with an aim to boost the connectivity in the state and contribute to the economic progress.
