Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces energy investments and mourns former minister

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has issued several updates regarding state governance, infrastructure, and political developments. He expressed condolences following the death of former state minister and senior Congress leader Siddique Ahmed, who passed away at age 63 after a battle with cancer. Sarma described Ahmed as a professional legislator and a compassionate individual whose bond with him transcended political affiliations.

On economic and infrastructure fronts, Sarma announced a major energy sector push aimed at attracting over Rs 80,000 crore in investment through solar, pumped-storage, and battery projects, which are expected to create approximately 40,000 jobs. He also emphasized the importance of connectivity, dedicating a new railway overbridge in Jorhat to reduce traffic congestion and improve regional movement.

In international and educational news, the Chief Minister praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for achieving consensus within the BRICS nations and noted the inclusion of the Guwahati Declaration in the New Delhi BRICS Declaration. Additionally, Sarma welcomed the National Medical Commission’s approval of over 13,000 new MBBS seats across India, noting its potential to strengthen the nation's healthcare capacity.