The PM added that developing the infrastructure in the north-east region is being given top priority by the government.
The BJP also promised Rs 25,000 to girls from economically weaker sections under the 'Rani Gaidinliu Nupi Maheiroi Singi Scheme' if voted back to power.
Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.
The fulcrum of victory or defeat of parties attempting to form a government is held by smaller players and those willing to defect.
The North East is a sizeable success story for the Modi government politically and for the BJP electorally. It will be an unpleasant surprise if they choose to blow it, bowing to their basic, polarising instinct at any point, points out Shekhar Gupta.
Winners of the Stree Shakti Puruskars share their stories on how they are empowering women. Upasna Pandey/Rediff.com reports
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