Nitin Gadkari Promises "Road Projects Worth Rs 2 Lakh Crore In Assam"

Assam Polls: "During our tenure, roads worth Rs 30,000 crore have been completed in Assam. Sanctions for roads worth another 50,000 crore have been given. At present, work is on for road projects worth Rs 35,000 crore," he said, adding that "projects worth Rs 2 lakh crore if BJP is voted to power."

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said road projects worth Rs 2 lakh crore will be completed in Assam if the BJP is voted to power for the second time in the northeastern state. Addressing an election rally in Assam's Dharmapur, the senior BJP leader exuded confidence that Assam will be one of the top states of the country, if the BJP is re-elected for the second term. "During our tenure, roads worth Rs 30,000 crore have been completed in Assam. Sanctions for roads worth another 50,000 crore have been given. At present, work is on for road projects worth Rs 35,000 crore," he said. "Assam will have road projects worth Rs 2 lakh crore if BJP is voted to power," Mr Gadkari, who handles the road transport and highways portfolio, said.