India, March 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development projects in Silchar, Assam, today. Addressing the gathering,  PM Modi stated that visiting the Barak Valley, a land defined by its culture and vibrancy, is always a deeply special experience for him. The Prime Minister remarked that Silchar serves as the gateway to this valley, where history and language have merged to create a unique regional identity. Shri Modi noted that the region's strength lies in its diversity, where Bengali, Assamese, and tribal traditions flourish together in harmony. "The diversity of the Barak Valley is its greatest asset, fostering a spirit ...