That's all from the Prime Minister. Modi thanks citizens again for their support and signs off.
19:10 That's all from the Prime Minister. Modi thanks citizens again for their support and signs off.
19:00 The PM reiterates his stance on black money. In this government, there is no black money, he says. The govt will extract all black money and hand it to the poor, he says.
18:53 The Prime Minister lauds Indian citizens — More than 1 crore voters always walked with us and strengthened our belief, he says.
18:50 As he has done in the past, the Prime Minister thanks India for extending their support to demonetisation. He says, demonetisation was a tough decision, citizens' blessings made it a success.
18:45 Modi says that before "we came to power, there was only disappointment everywhere"; citizens thought nothing will change and make your peace with it. However, now everything has changed. Indians believe that we will become a global power, he adds
18:37 Next comes the common man. I have experienced and understand things the common man goes through, the PM says. I intend to do big things for the small people, he adds.
18:35 The government has provided more than Rs 3,500 crore of aid to Assam in one day, Modi says.
18:30 Keeping in mind educational needs, the govt has decided to raise the limit of creamy layer to 8 lakh, says Modi.
18:15 The Prime Minister is now speaking at a public gathering in Guwahati.
17:35 The Prime Minister is now on his way to Guwahati, where he will remotely lay the foundation ceremony of an All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), the first in the north-east, at the Sarusajai stadium.
17:06 An interesting tidbit from Amit Shah's press conference. Here's what he said on the jobs front:
"It’s not possible to provide employment to everyone in the organised sector in a country of 125 crore people. We have, therefore, promoted swarojgar (self-employment)."
16:40 Here's a photo of the Dhola-Sadiya bridge that the Prime Minister inaugurated today. It's India's longest bridge.
15:55 That's a wrap from Amit Shah. The Prime Minister is expected to speak about the government's achievements in about half an hour from now.
15:48 Shah says the Modi government has ended policy paralysis and the economy is growing at a promising pace.
15:45 The BJP President praises the decision to end VVIP culture by stopping the long-standing practice of using red beacons atop vehicles.
15:42 Shah is now recapping the achievements of the government including the surgical strikes, Make in India and the shift to digital payments.
15:40 He says the Prime Minister has been a successful leader.
15:37 BJP President Amit Shah is now talking about the Narendra Modi government's performance.
15:30 The Opposition parties are set to issue a joint statement soon. Could it be regarding the Presidential candidate?
14:44 The Prime Minister says, "NE for North East will soon mean - New Economy, New Energy, New Empowerment, New Engine. This new engine will take India forward."
14:42 "Our dream is to double farmers’ income by 2022, the year when India completes 75 years of Independence."
14:37 He says the foundation stone for projects laid today in Assam would transform the lives of people in the state and all over the country.
14:35 The Prime Minister is now speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony of Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) at Gogamukh in Assam.
14:10 The government has been putting out infographics on its achievements: You can see them here: http://www.narendramodi.in/category/infographics
13:15 Meanwhile, Opposition parties are meeting at Congress president Sonia Gandhi's residence now to zero in on a Presidential candidate.
12:17 And the Prime Minister wraps up his speech. He has a lot more travelling to do today. We'll keep you updated.
12:24 Modi says the government wants to name the newly-inaugurated bridge after legendary playback singer Bhupen Hazarika, who hailed from the state and passed away in 2011.
12:21 'Our aim is to make development permanent.'
12:18 Modi is now accusing the UPA government of hampering development during its tenure.
12:16 He lauds Sarbanada Sonowal's government in Assam, says the state is getting rid of many of its problems within a year of BJP rule.
12:14 "Atal Bihari Vajpayee's dream has been fufilled."
12:12 He is talking about the benefits of the Dhola-Sadiya bridge. Says it will cut travel time significantly, connect Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and open new doors for farmers.
12:08 The bridge you have waited 5 years for is finally here, says the Prime Minister.
12:05 The Prime Minister has begun his speech at a public rally in Dhola, Assam. We'll have live updates.
11:55 The Congress is alleging that the government is spending Rs 500 crore on its anniversary celebrations.
11:30 Meanwhile, the Congress is holding a press conference right now in which former Union Minister Kamal Nath is questioning the government's performance on various fronts, especially jobs.
11:05 Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Union road transport minister Nitin Gadkari are also present at the inauguration.
11:00 We can expect the Prime Minister to speak about his government's achievements at around 4.30 pm today.
10:50 The Prime Minister has just opened the bridge.
09:40 The prime minister will conclude his trip with a political rally at Khanapara, straddling the Assam-Meghalaya border, which is likely to be attended by tens of thousands. We'll bring you live updates through the day.
09:38 Modi will then travel to an adjoining district, Dhemaji, to inaugurate an agriculture centre in Gogamukh. He then proceeds to Guwahati, where he will remotely lay the foundation ceremony of an All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), the first in the north-east, at the Sarusajai stadium.
09:36 He will begin his trip in a remote northern district, Sadiya, to open India’s longest river bridge, the 9.5 km Sadiya-Dhola link across the Lohit, the main stream of the mighty Brahmaputra.
The bridge, which will ease connectivity between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, is a military-grade river expressway, capable of carrying heavy infantry and will provide swift defence access to the sensitive state.
09:34 Modi will dart from one venue to another today, covering nearly 1000 km in all.
09:32 Modi’s decision to be in Assam on the occasion of his government’s third anniversary mirrors the BJP’s deepening engagement in a region bordering three countries and home to several rebel outfits.
09:30 Good morning. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make a speech to the nation and launch a series of vital projects in Assam to mark his government’s three years in office today, signaling the importance he attaches to a remote region that is hemmed in by China, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
That's all from the Prime Minister. Modi thanks citizens again for their support and signs off.
The PM reiterates his stance on black money.In this government, there is no black money, he says. The govt will extract all black money and hand it to the poor, he says.
The Prime Minister lauds Indian citizens — More than 1 crore voters always walked with us and strengthened our belief, he says.
As he has done inthe past, the Prime Minister thanks India for extending their support to demonetisation. He says,demonetisationwas a tough decision, citizens' blessings made it a success.
Modi says that before "we came to power, there was only disappointment everywhere"; citizens thought nothing will change and make your peace with it. However, now everything has changed. Indians believe that we will become a global power, he adds.
I have experienced and understand things the common man goes through, the PM says. Iintend to do big things for the small people, he adds.
The government hasprovided more than Rs 3,500 crore of aid to Assam in one day, Modi says.
Keeping in mind educational needs, the govt has decided to raise the limit of creamy layerto 8 lakh, says Modi.
The Prime Minister is now speaking at a public gathering in Guwahati.
The Prime Minister is now on his way to Guwahati, where he will remotely lay the foundation ceremony of an All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), the first in the north-east, at the Sarusajai stadium.
An interesting tidbit from Amit Shah's press conference. Here's what he said on the jobs front:
"It’s not possible to provide employment to everyone in the organised sector in a country of 125 crore people. We have, therefore, promoted swarojgar (self-employment)."
That's a wrap from Amit Shah. The Prime Minister is expected to speak about the government's achievements in about half an hour from now.
Shah says the Modi government has ended policy paralysis and the economy is growing at a promising pace.
