Guwahati, March 13 -- Assam Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Dilip Saikia said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit reflects his affection for the state, with the distribution of funds under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi and schemes worth around Rs 50,000 crore.

Speaking to reporters here, Saikia said, "The Prime Minister has come today with a lot of love for Assam. The distribution of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (funds) and schemes worth around Rs 50,000 crore. Whenever the Prime Minister comes to Assam, he comes with a big package. His dream of making a developed Assam is a symbol of his love."

His remarks came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday released the 22nd instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme to over 9.3 crore farmers a...