Bhabnipur-Sorbhog (Assam), April 6 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that while his government has carried out Operation Sindoor against terrorist camps in Pakistan, the Congress continues to "follow the tune of" the neighboring country.
On the development front, he alleged that the Congress has always taken a short-sighted view on the matter, while the BJP works towards ensuring long-term development of the nation.
"The party always took short-term measures so that they could indulge in corruption. But the BJP looks far ahead while taking decisions for all-around development of all sections of society," Modi said.
Addressing an election rally here in Assam's Barpeta district, the prime minister said that the Congress has "always followed Pakistan's tune". "This Pakistan connection compromises the nation's security, and we can never allow that," he said.
He also accused the Congress of neglecting the army by refusing to implement 'One Rank, One Pension'. But the BJP ensured that those who protect the nation get justice, Modi said at the rally.
He said that peace was established in Assam after a lot of sacrifices and due to the BJP's honest effort to implement the various peace accords signed during the last 10 years.
"Peace and stability in the state has led to development under the BJP rule... to ensure this continues, it is necessary to keep the Congress out (of power)," the PM said.
Wooing the female voters, Modi said that the 33 per cent quota for women in Parliament would be implemented from the 2029 general elections. Women in Assam should urge all parties to ensure the passage of the Bill framed for this purpose, the prime minister said.
Elections to the 126 assembly constituencies in the state will be held on April 9, with counting of votes on May 4.