HT Bureau
DIBRUGARH, Jan 1: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, marked the beginning of 2025 by celebrating New Year’s Day with children at the Prerana Shishu Griha in Dibrugarh on Wednesday.
Spending time with the children, the Member of Parliament for Dibrugarh, Sarbananda Sonowal said, “The pure and innocent smile of children brings unparalleled joy and happiness. I wholeheartedly wish them the confidence to move forward in life and achieve success. I also extend my heartfelt New Year’s greetings to everyone.”
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Sonowal reflected on the past year and shared aspirations for the year ahead.
“The New Year signifies new hopes, aspirations, opportunities, and achievements,” he said.
“As we bid farewell to 2024, we celebrate a year of progress that accelerated the development of Assam, the Northeast, and the nation as a whole,” added Sonowal.
Sonowal also highlighted the development of Assam and the Northeast, saying the region is undergoing an era of unprecedented growth and transformation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sonowal said, “The mighty Brahmaputra flows not only as a lifeline but as a symbol of the boundless energy of the people, embodying the newfound confidence of a rising New India. Under Modiji’s inspiring leadership, we continue to work towards harnessing the immense potential for the cause of Nation Building towards a ‘Viksit Bharat’ that has been made available due to an efficient and effective good governance since 2014.”
Sonowal highlighted milestones achieved under the Prime Minister’s leadership, particularly in the maritime sector.
“Under the dynamic leadership of Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji, the year 2024 was a landmark for India’s maritime ambitions,” he said, “from laying the foundation of the country’s 13th and largest major port to opening new global trade routes, we took significant strides to establish India among the top 10 maritime nations in the world.”
Sonowal emphasised India’s progress in 2024 as a testament to the nation’s rising stature on the global stage.
“Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we continue to forge a path driven by aspirations to become one of the most powerful nations in the world. Our seas are surging with potential, and the maritime sector—a cornerstone of India’s economic future—is connecting us to the world and unlocking new gateways to prosperity,” he said.
Sonowal also reflected on his personal journey in 2024, calling it a significant year.
He said, “The year 2024 was important for me, as it brought an outpouring of love and blessings from the people, inspiring me to serve the nation with renewed enthusiasm and dedication. It was also a year of gaining new experiences, for which I remain eternally grateful to people from all walks of life.”
As 2025 begins, Sonowal called for collective dedication & urged everyone to commit to the cause of nation building.
“Let us resolve to work with unity and determination in 2025 to build a self-reliant, developed, and prosperous India. Each of us has a role to play in shaping a future where India leads globally—economically, culturally, and spiritually. Together, as custodians of our rich heritage and champions of a brighter tomorrow, let us build an India that stands tall in its ‘Amrit Kaal,” said Sarbananda Sonowal.
Sarbananda Sonowal was joined by Dibrugarh deputy mayor, Ujjal Phukan, chief executive member of the Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council, Tonkeswar Sonowal, Tinsukia Development Authority chairman Kajal Gohain, among other local leaders.
