Kiren Rijiju Takes a Dig at Congress, Highlights BJP’s Development Push in Northeast

Kiren Rijiju Takes a Dig at Congress, Highlights BJP’s Development Push in Northeast

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  • Updated Mar 7, 2025 5:17 PM IST

At the India Today Conclave 2025, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs & Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju highlighted the BJP’s growing influence in the Northeast, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for the region’s development. Kiren Rijiju asserted that what Congress failed to achieve in 65 years, the BJP has accomplished in just 10 years. He emphasised that the North-East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) is a platform that allows regional parties to grow, rather than being dominated by the BJP. "When I was elected as an MP, there were hardly any BJP MLAs in the Northeast. Today, the politics of the region revolves around PM Modi and the BJP-led NEDA," Kiren Rijiju said. He further dismissed concerns that the BJP would overshadow regional allies, stating that the alliance functions smoothly with regional parties feeling no pressure or threat. Kiran Rijiju also slammed the Congress for neglecting the region for decades, highlighting major infrastructure improvements under the Modi government. Watch this engaging discussion for exclusive insights into Northeast politics, BJP’s expansion, and future regional developments.

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