Guwahati, March 28: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that Assam has undergone a significant transformation, citing improvements in security, infrastructure, and its emerging potential as a semiconductor hub.
Speaking during his visit to the state, Chouhan recalled an earlier parliamentary committee visit when several areas in Assam were difficult to access due to security concerns. He noted that the “atmosphere of fear” that once limited movement has largely receded, reflecting what he described as a broader change in the state’s overall situation.
The Union Minister pointed to rapid progress in connectivity and infrastructure, stating that Assam has witnessed substantial development in recent years. He also highlighted the state’s prospects in the semiconductor sector, describing it as a shift that “no one could have imagined” earlier and indicative of a new phase of economic and technological growth.
Chouhan also launched a political attack on the Indian National Congress, alleging that past governance decisions had adversely affected the state. Referring to the period around Partition, he claimed there had been a proposal to hand over Assam to Pakistan, which was prevented by the intervention of Gopinath Bordoloi.
He further criticised former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, alleging that Assam’s concerns were not adequately addressed during that time. The Union Minister also raised the issue of illegal infiltration, claiming it has contributed to insecurity and posed challenges to the state’s identity and social fabric.
