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Defence
Kiren Rijiju blames former Congress-led Centre for ignoring Arunachal border projects
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 11:03 AM
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said the previous Congress-led government failed to develop critical border infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh, jeopardising security.
Union Minister of State for Defence Kiren Rijiju publicly criticised the former Congress‑led central government for overlooking essential border infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh. He asserted that the neglect hampers the nation’s ability to secure its northeastern frontier.
Rijiju emphasized that roads, bridges and airstrips along the border are vital for rapid troop movement and logistical support. The minister urged the present administration to accelerate work on these projects to strengthen defence readiness.
The statement comes as the Ministry of Defence outlines a renewed focus on infrastructure development in the region, signalling a shift from the earlier approach he described as indifferent.
Rijiju emphasized that roads, bridges and airstrips along the border are vital for rapid troop movement and logistical support. The minister urged the present administration to accelerate work on these projects to strengthen defence readiness.
The statement comes as the Ministry of Defence outlines a renewed focus on infrastructure development in the region, signalling a shift from the earlier approach he described as indifferent.