From Gunfire to Bullet Trains: Assam Embarking on New Era of Progress, Says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

In a social media post, Sarma said Assam had moved beyond the period when gunfire and instability dominated its image and was now aspiring to advance at the pace of a bullet train.

“An Assam that once trembled at the sound of gun bullets is today dreaming of moving ahead at the speed of a development bullet train,” the Chief Minister said.

CM Highlights Improvements in Connectivity

Referring to the state's changing transportation infrastructure, Sarma recalled that travelling from Assam to New Delhi once took approximately 30 to 36 hours.

He said the state was now approaching a period of faster connectivity, infrastructure development and expanding opportunities.

“An Assam that once undertook a long journey of 30-36 hours to reach Delhi is today standing at the doorstep of faster connectivity, development and new possibilities,” he said.

The Chief Minister emphasised that the changes represented more than improvements in transportation, describing them as a broader transformation in Assam's identity and future.

“This is not merely a change in transportation. It is a transformation of Assam's identity and future,” Sarma said.

'From Gun Bullets to Bullet Trains'

Drawing a contrast between Assam's troubled past and its development ambitions, Sarma described the state's journey as a transition from “gun bullets to bullet trains”.

“From gun bullets to bullet trains -- overcoming a past marked by fear and terror and moving towards a new horizon of progress, this is the unstoppable journey of a new Assam,” he added.

The Chief Minister has consistently highlighted peace, infrastructure development and improved connectivity as central to Assam's growth strategy. His government has also emphasised efforts to strengthen the state's integration with the rest of the country and expand development opportunities across the Northeast.