Guwahati, Oct. 3 -- While the people of Assam remain deeply grief-stricken at the untimely demise of people's artist Zubeen Garg, the Central government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended to the people of Assam a magnificent gift of Rs 6,957 crore, according to an official statement from the Assam Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

In a press statement, Assam State BJP said, "owing to the sustained perseverance of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the earnest initiative of Prime Minister Modi, Assam today stands blessed to receive this grand boon, which will not only elevate the State but will also accelerate the pace of development throughout the entire North-Eastern region."

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