Shillong: Overall development of Meghalaya and the entire northeast remains one of the key priorities of the Narendra Modi govt, Union minister of state Shantanu Thakur said on Friday.Addressing the media at the convention centre in Shillong along with senior state BJP leaders, Thakur highlighted the achievements and developmental initiatives undertaken by the central govt over the past 12 years.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said, has consistently envisioned inclusive development reaching every corner of the northeast.The NDA govt has provided “unprecedented opportunities” for growth in the region, leading to significant progress across various sectors, Thakur added.On the BJP’s prospects in Meghalaya, he said the party was working to convince people that the Modi govt is a reliable and people-centric administration committed to public welfare.“We are trying to build confidence among the people that the Modi government delivers results and stands with citizens. By understanding their challenges and addressing their concerns, we aim to strengthen public trust in the BJP,” Thakur said.He expressed confidence that BJP could secure a decisive mandate in the 2028 Meghalaya Assembly elections, as it had recently done in West Bengal, where it has formed the govt.The minister emphasised that BJP’s objective is to connect with people on issues of development, good governance, and public welfare, while accelerating the pace of growth across the northeast region.
