Mother of all deals has already drawn global attention, the Prime Minister noted, as the India-EU FTA represents nearly 25 per cent of global GDP and about one-third of global trade. According to him, the scale of the agreement reflects the rising economic strength and global relevance of both India and the European Union.

PM Modi said the deal reinforces shared democratic values such as democracy and the rule of law. He added that the agreement will complement India’s trade arrangements with Britain and EFTA, strengthening India’s global trade network.

Congratulating industry stakeholders, the Prime Minister said the FTA would significantly benefit manufacturing as well as the services sector. He also stressed that the agreement would boost global confidence in India as an investment destination.

Focusing on energy, PM Modi highlighted major investment opportunities across the energy value chain, including oil, gas, and deep-sea exploration under the Samudra Manthan Mission. Negotiations for the India-EU FTA began in 2007 and resumed in 2022, finally culminating in a landmark deal aimed at boosting trade, investment, and shared prosperity.

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Addressing a public gathering, Modi claimed some Congress leaders weakened Assam’s position before independence. He alleged that British rulers and the Muslim League planned to include Assam in East Pakistan. According to Modi, Congress leaders were close to accepting that arrangement.

Modi said Bordoloi firmly opposed his own party to safeguard Assam’s unity. He described Bordoloi as courageous and visionary. The Prime Minister said such leaders inspire modern India.

Modi referred to the 1946 Cabinet Mission Plan. The British sent three ministers to manage power transfer and avoid partition. The plan proposed grouping provinces under a weak central government. Assam was grouped with Bengal, which alarmed local leaders.

Assam feared loss of cultural and political identity. Strong protests followed across the state. Mahatma Gandhi supported Assam’s stand and opposed forced grouping. Jawaharlal Nehru later clarified provinces could leave groups voluntarily.

With Gandhi’s backing, Bordoloi rejected the plan. His resistance ensured Assam remained part of India.

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