Published 14:26 IST, February 7th 2021

PM Modi tears apart foreign conspiracy against Indian chai in election-bound Assam

In poll-bound Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, launched 8,210 crore 'Asom Mala' scheme, on Saturday, and slammed foreign conspiracy against Indian tea

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In poll-bound Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, launched Rs 8,210 crore 'Asom Mala' scheme on Saturday and laid foundation stones for 2 medical colleges and hospitals. During his dress, Prime Minister Modi slammed "international conspiracy" over Indian tea and stated that people of Assam will t forgive those who side with foreign powers. PM Modi also stated that it is his dream that every state has at least one medical college and one technical college that teaches in mor tongue. Hailing massive allocation for tea plantation workers in this year's budget, Prime Minister Modi also highlighted number of schemes launched by  Assam government for tea-growing community. 

As Prime Minister spoke in Dhekiajuli of Assam's Sonitpur district, he said, "We have always heard that sun rises from east but due to a long history of violence, tension, and struggle, Assam and east h to wait for a long time for this era of progress. However, w all of rth-East is on a path to progress and Assam is playing a key role in it. Assam is an example of how collective efforts yield good results."

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Referring to conspiracy hatched by foreign powers to defame India, Prime Minister said that people and political parties in India that are supporting anti-India forces will t get people's support. He stated that it is an insult to tea workers in Assam that foreign powers and documents have revealed conspiracy against Indian tea. Prime Minister Modi asked if people of Assam will forgive such people and accept such attack on country's tea?

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Prime Minister's attack refers to an anti-India snippet that has been doing rounds online allegedly linked to toolkit Greta Thunberg shared for on-ground and online protests against India. snippet h conducted a SWOT (Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats) analysis on India and resolved to target Indian icons like 'Yoga' and 'Chai'.

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14:26 IST, February 7th 2021