GUWAHATI, Feb. 24 -- The Northeast state of Assam is "paving the path to peace and prosperity".

This was claimed in an article published in the personal website of Prime Minister Narendra Modi- www.narendramodi.in.

"After decades of strife and turmoil, Assam emerges as a beacon of progress, aligning itself with the developmental strides of other Indian states," the article said.

It stated: "Assam has transformed its trajectory from a history of underdevelopment and violence, becoming a driving force for progress in the region."

The article said that "formerly misguided youths are now integral members of mainstream society, actively contributing to Assam's journey towards becoming a development hub".

The article claims that "several p...