PM Modi Calls Gandhi Family ‘Real Land ATM’, Launches Sharp Attack on Congress

PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched a strong attack on the Congress over its past governance in Assam, accusing previous regimes of corruption, policy paralysis, and neglecting key infrastructure projects in the state.

कांग्रेस की जो तथाकथित first family है, जो दिल्ली में रहती है, वो देश का सबसे भ्रष्ट परिवार है, असली Land ATM तो वो है।

इन लोगों पर दिल्ली और मुंबई जैसे शहरों में नेशनल हेराल्ड घोटाला करके हजारों करोड़ रुपये की जमीन हड़पने का आरोप है, इसको लेकर अदालत में केस चल रहे हैं।

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Addressing a public gathering, the Prime Minister cited the highway project from Numaligarh to Dibrugarh as a “clear example” of what he termed Congress’s apathy towards Assam. He stated that although the project was approved in 2005, it saw little to no progress until 2013 despite Congress being in power at the Centre during that period.

असम में एक भारत-श्रेष्ठ भारत की एक शानदार विरासत रही है।

अहोम, सोनोवाल कचारी, मोरान, मोटोक, टी-ट्राइब, मिसिंग, देवरी, जैसे अनेक समाज यहां सदियों से पूरे सौहार्द के साथ रहते हैं।

कोई असमिया बोलता है, कोई बांग्ला और कोई हिंदी बोलता है, लेकिन हर कोई विकसित असम चाहता है, विकसित… pic.twitter.com/iDw6HOfxVF

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PM Modi further alleged that the previous governments maintained a “step-motherly attitude” towards regions like Upper Assam and the Barak Valley, resulting in uneven development and long-standing neglect.

Recently, I visited some tea gardens and had the opportunity to meet the women working there. They were very happy and even organised a singing program during my visit.

However, the Congress party did not appreciate my interaction with them. In fact, they are tarnishing their… pic.twitter.com/wUoGFWr1wp

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Highlighting the current government’s approach, he said the NDA has worked with urgency under the “Double Engine Government” model to accelerate infrastructure development and bridge regional gaps across the state. The Prime Minister also spoke about his recent visit to tea gardens in Assam, where he interacted with women workers and attended a cultural programme. He accused Congress of spreading misinformation using AI-generated content to malign the cultural identity of these communities. Referring to welfare initiatives, Modi addressed concerns around the Orunodoi Scheme, asserting that the Assam BJP government plans to expand its scope further to benefit more citizens.

The highway from Numaligarh to Dibrugarh serves as a clear example of Congress's neglect towards Assam.

Although the project was approved in 2005, no progress was made until 2013, despite Congress being in power at the Centre, throughout this period.

The Congress government… pic.twitter.com/Q22itXAvbp

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​In one of his most direct salvos, the Prime Minister labeled the Congress’s central leadership as the "Real Land ATM" of the country. ​"The so-called first family in Delhi is the most corrupt," he stated, citing ongoing court cases. He detailed several allegations: ​National Herald Case: Allegations of grabbing thousands of crores worth of land in prime locations like Delhi and Mumbai. ​Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust: Accusations of encroaching on land originally earmarked for industrial development. ​Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund: Legal challenges regarding land acquisition in high-value areas of the national capital. ​A Vision for a 'Viksit Assam' ​Emphasizing the cultural mosaic of the state, PM Modi praised the harmony between various communities, including the Ahom, Sonowal Kachari, Moran, Matak, Mising, Deori, and Tea Tribes. ​"Whether they speak Assamese, Bengali, or Hindi, the heart of every citizen beats for a developed Assam," he said. He asserting that Assam is central to the vision of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India), promising that the era of "stalled projects and step-motherly treatment" is permanently over.