Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has accused the BJP of doing divisive politics and said such a party could not bring development in the country. Addressing an election rally at Khumtai in Sibsagar district to day, Dr. Singh said India is a country with different cultures, religions and languages where the BJP is indulging in divisive politics.

Speaking on the achievements of the UPA government, the Prime Minister said, his government has been working for the welfare of the country and its people for the last ten years. Giving an account of the progress made by the country during UPA I and II governments, Singh said, the people saw the success of UPA government during its first tenure and, therefore, again voted to power in 2009.

Stating that the changes that came about in the last ten years were because of the efforts made by the Congress-led government, the Prime Minister said the changes have led to India becoming a fast emerging economy. If this continues, India within a short time, will be a fast rising nation in the world, Dr.Singh said.
Speaking about changes in Assam, which he represented in the Rajya Sabha for the last 23 years, and the North East region, the Prime Minister said there was development of infrastructure during the last ten years. He said, noticeable achievements have been made in the health sector and infant mortality rate has been reduced. The Tea Industry in the state is also contributing a sizable amount to the national exchequer following the financial assistance provided to the industry for its revival, the Prime Minister said.