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Sonowal Accuses Congress of Corruption, Calls for Unity Toward 2047 Vision

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Sonowal’s Parliamentary Motion Highlights Development Goals On February 2, 2026 Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal delivered a motion in Parliament thanking President Droupadi Murmu for her address and urging opposition parties to cooperate with the ruling alliance to achieve a “developed India by 2047” [1]. He framed the appeal as part of a broader vision for the nation’s centenary of independence [1]. The speech was recorded at 17:35 GMT and broadcast nationwide [1].

Congress Blamed for Historic Scandals Sonowal accused past Congress governments of corruption, citing the 2G spectrum allocation, coal‑block allocations and the 2010 Commonwealth Games as emblematic scams that stalled policy [1]. He argued these incidents eroded public trust and caused the party’s rejection in the northeast [1]. The minister presented the scandals as evidence of systemic misgovernance under Congress rule [1].

Modi’s Governance Described as Corruption‑Free Since 2014 Contrasting with the alleged Congress failures, Sonowal claimed India has enjoyed “transparent and corruption‑free governance” since Narendra Modi became Prime Minister in 2014 [1]. He linked this period to India’s rise to the world’s fourth‑largest economy and attributed the progress to Modi’s political will [1]. The minister presented these achievements as proof of effective leadership [1].

Northeast Policy Framed as Redress of 1962 Neglect Sonowal invoked the 1962 Chinese aggression to illustrate historic neglect of the northeastern states, asserting that Modi’s administration now treats the region as the sacred “Ashtalakshmi” and delivers targeted welfare initiatives [1]. He highlighted infrastructure projects, connectivity schemes, and social programs aimed at inclusive growth [1]. The narrative positioned the northeast as a priority area for national development [1].

President Murmu’s Identity Emphasized as Symbolic The minister praised President Droupadi Murmu’s “remarkable” address, noting her status as India’s first Adivasi President, second woman President and youngest President [1]. He connected her tribal identity to the nation’s progress and framed her speech as a milestone for representation [1]. The commendation underscored the government’s focus on diversity and inclusion [1].

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1962 – The Chinese aggression highlights historic neglect of India’s northeast, a grievance that current leaders invoke to justify renewed focus on the region [1].

2008 – The 2G spectrum allocation scandal becomes a benchmark of Congress‑era corruption, cited by Sonowal to contrast past misgovernance with “transparent, corruption‑free” rule since 2014 [1].

2010 – The Delhi Commonwealth Games are referenced as another Congress‑linked failure, reinforcing Sonowal’s claim of systemic policy paralysis [1].

2012 – Coal‑block allocation controversies further tarnish Congress’s record, bolstering Sonowal’s argument that the party “failed to address regional aspirations” [1].

Mar 2024 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveils a 125‑foot Lachit Barphukan statue in Jorhat, sculpted by veteran artist Ram Sutar, underscoring the government’s emphasis on northeast heritage [4].

Dec 17, 2025 – Renowned sculptor Ram Sutar, creator of the Lachit Barphukan monument, dies at age 101, a cultural loss noted during subsequent ceremonies [4].

Dec 20, 2025 – Modi lands at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, greeted by Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya and CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, and unveils an 80‑foot statue of Assam’s first chief minister Gopinath Bardoloi, sculpted by the late Sutar; he declares that Congress “neglected Assam and the northeast” and announces the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to curb infiltrators [4].

Dec 21, 2025 – At a Dibrugarh rally, Modi accuses Congress of “settling illegal Bangladeshi migrants” to build a vote bank, highlights BJP‑granted land rights for tea‑garden workers, and lays the foundation stone for a ₹10,601‑crore brownfield ammonia‑urea plant in Namrup that will produce 12.7 lakh mt annually and be commissioned by 2030 [3].

Dec 26, 2025 – BJP national working president Nitin Nabin pledges the NDA will safeguard citizens’ voting, land and welfare rights, vows to “send back illegal migrants,” and frames the upcoming 2026 Assam Assembly elections as a test of the alliance’s security credibility, invoking Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s legacy [2].

2026 (later in year) – Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal moves a parliamentary motion thanking President Droupadi Murmu, attacks Congress for the 2G, coal‑block and Commonwealth Games scandals, urges all parties to cooperate toward a “developed India by 2047,” praises Murmu’s historic identity, and labels the northeast the “sacred Ashtalakshmi,” positioning Modi’s northeast policy as a corrective to the 1962 neglect [1].

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