Guwahati, Jan 23 (TIWN) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that with the all-round development of the northeastern region, "Atmanirbhar Bharat" would be achieved.

Addressing a massive gathering at Jerenga Pothar in Sivasagar, Modi said that since the Central government was led by former prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the present NDA (National Democratic Alliance) government has been according top priority to the development of Assam and other northeastern states.