Guwahati, July 11 -- BJP Assam Pradesh Spokesperson Manas Sarania on Saturday commended the state government for according exceptional priority to the power sector in the maiden Budget presented by Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah during the second term of the Government led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. CM Sarma's leadership, has in turn successfully ushered in a new era of energy security and infrastructure development, and making the state an attractive desination for global investors.

Sarania stated in an official statement from the party that Assam is witnessing an unprecedented expansion in electricity generation, while dependence on conventional fossil fuels and battery-based power systems is steadily declining. Unde...