<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222;">Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday assured the people of Meghalaya of speedy development in the State. He said BJP governments both at the State and Centre means speedy development.</span></p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />''</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222;">Addressing an election meeting held at Tura in East Garo Hills district on Friday afternoon, Mr Modi said BJP government stands for speedy development, end of blockade and violence, and security for women in Meghalaya. He further said BJP is committed for providing fruits of welfare schemes to all without any discrimination, while providing employment opportunities to youth.</span></p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />''</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222;">Mr Modi explained how his government increased fund allocation to tribal welfare, including for Eklavya residential schools and road development for the northeast region, under which Meghalaya benefitted a lot. He also said the government has been making continuous efforts to highlight Meghalaya's culture and language.</span></p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />''</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222;">Stating that the contribution of Meghalaya is immense in the national growth story, Mr Modi said the northeast region became a growth engine for the country due to the measures taken by the central government. Digging at the opposition parties, he said a few parties have tried to obstruct his rally at Tura. He further said people made it clear that he does not require a ground for his meeting, as he is right in the hearts of the people.</span></p>