Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday addressed a media gathering over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit detailing about the projects that he will dedicate during his stay.
The Assam CM said that PM Modi will arrive at around 7.30 pm in Guwahati. Following his arrival he will be attending a state BJP core committee meeting at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Bhawan and will spend the night at Brahmaputra State Guest House, the chief minister stated.
Ahead of PM Modi's impending arrival, some restrictions have been imposed on the movement of vehicles which will remain in force for February 3 and 4.
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Ahead of his arrival, the capital city of Guwahati has witnessed a makeover with beautification works going at every nook and corner. Especially at night, the city sparkles with lighting works done.
The measures were taken as the Prime Minister has decided to take a tour of the city and do away with the usual highway route from the airport to Koinadhora and instead travel through the heart of the city. This has prompted the state government to not leave any stone unturned in beautifying the entire city.
Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) at Borjhar in Guwahati as part of his two-day visit.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministers Chandra Mohan Patowary, U.G. Brahma, Sanjoy Kishan, among others were present to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma arrived at airport to receive PM
A grand lantern lighting ceremony was held today around the Veterinary College Field, Khanapara to warmly welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the core meeting at Koinadhora today. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, State BJP Bhabesh Kalita, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma among others state cabinet ministers and top BJP leaders will join the meeting.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel directly to Koinadhora from GS Road. Thousands of people waited for hours to catch a glimpse of PM Modi.
PM Narendra Modi will be interacting with 150 eminent personalities at the Assam Administrative Staff College tomorrow.
The event will be held at 10.30 am, informed sources.
The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Bhawan, headquarters of the BJP in Assam was buzzing with activity throughout the night. A crowd of BJP Yuva Morcha workers gathered at the BJP Bhawan in Guwahati from across the state. As per reports, the arrived motorcycles having taken out rallies from different parts of the state.
Assam cabinet ministers Jayanta Mallabaruah and Pijush Hazarika welcomed them and had an interaction with them. MLA Diganta Kalita was also present alongside Yuva Morcha state president Sidhanku Ankur Barua.
Two women motorcycle riders from Assam's Kaliabor arrived at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Bhawan in Guwahati as the BJP Yuva Morcha workers from across the state reached the party headquarters ahead of a mega bike rally planned today.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity is such that workers have not only arrived from the districts adjacent to Guwahati but also from Sivasagar, Jorhat, Kaliabor, Bongaigaon, etc., on their motorcycles.
The Yuva Morcha workers are scheduled to take out the bike rallies from BJP Bhawan to Khanapara field. The responsibility to oversee the successful conduction of the bike rally has fallen on Assam cabinet ministers Jayanta Mallabaruah and Pijush Hazarika, who welcomed the BJYM workers and interacted with them. The workers were informed about the intricacies of the rally planned today.
The workers will welcome PM Modi at Khanapara where a mass gathering will be addressed by the Prime Minister. The BJYM workers will act as volunteers after reaching the venue.
The BJYM workers have been riding for the last few days from across Assam to reach Guwahati in time for PM Modi's arrival. They will act as volunteers today at the mass gathering in Khanapara. All of their efforts go to show their love, support and belief on the party and its activities.Jayanta Mallabaruah, Assam cabinet minister
The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) Assam Pradesh president Sidhanku Ankur Barua said that the youth rode their motorcycles from as far as over 300 kilometres, in some cases, highlighting the love and support they have for PM Modi.
He thanked the cabinet ministers Jayanta Mallabaruah and Pijush Hazarika, who are overseeing the mega rally, while saying that today's youth workers will be the future of the party in the coming times.
The state BJP Yuva Morcha is ready and prepared. They have shown us their grit and support having arrived in Guwahati from far off places. The Yuva Morcha is always behind the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister. We have showcased our strength to the best of our capability. Our youth have expressed their love towards PM Modi riding from distances exceeding 300 kilometers in some cases.Sidhanku Ankur Barua, BJYM Assam President
A gleaming Guwahati and its people accorded a warm welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival on Saturday evening. Here are some images shared by PM Modi on his X account.
Assam BJP MLA Prasanta Phukan came up with a surprising backronym for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Dressed up for PM Modi's address in Guwahati, Phukan explained that MODI stands for 'Master Of Developing India'.
In a sly dig aimed at the Congress, the MLA compared the parties present condition to 'multi-organ failure'.
Assam BJP MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi targetted Congress MP Rahul Gandhi calling him jinxed. He said that Congress lost everywhere Rahul Gandhi went.
Rahul Gandhi is jinxed. Wherever he went, Congress lost. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has everyone's support. On a day like this, we should not be talking about a jinxed person like Rahul Gandhi. What should I say about Bhupen Borah? He has lost elections thrice. Rana Goswami also lost twice. That is the reason we should not be talking about people like them.Rupjyoti Kurmi, BJP MLA from Assam's Mariani
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Khanapara veterinary field. The Prime Minister will be inaugurating and laying foundation stones for projects worth Rs 11,600 cr at Guwahati. He was joined by Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and State BJP President Bhabesh Kalita.
Courtesy: Narendra Modi YouTube channel
Thousands of people mostly women gathered at the Khanapara veterinary field for PM Modi's address.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for projects worth Rs 11,600 cr at Guwahati.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the huge gathering at the Khanapara veterinary field.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed that the inauguration of the projects worth Rs 11,600 crore is a big boon to the state of Assam and Northeast. It will connect Southeast Asia with the Northeast, asserted the PM.
Today, Assam has 12 medical colleges. Northeast's Assam has become a hub for cancer treatment.Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Thank you for the way people of Guwahati welcomed me yesterday. I have seen on TV that you have lit one lakh earthen lamps for me. I am grateful to you all for the love and blessings.Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Introduction of the Kamakhya corridor will help the tourism sector. After the completion of the Kamakhya project there will be more devotees every year.Prime Minister Narendra Modi
400 per cent increase in rail budget in Northeast Frontier Railway after BJP came to power in 2014.Prime Minister Narendra Modi
6,000 kilometers new National Highways built in the last 10 years. Today, we laid the foundation stones for two new roads.Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Today India says, "Modi Ki Guarantee Yaani Guarantee Pura Hone ki Guarantee".Prime Minister Narendra Modi
I have taken the pledge to give all the facilities to the poor, women, youths, and farmers. This is my guarantee.Prime Minister Narendra Modi
BJP's double-engine government's focus is to reach all the citizens and make their lives easy. Our government has approved Rs 11 lakh crore in the Budget 2024.Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Our government is eyeing "Zero Electricity Bill" policy.Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Solar rooftop for one crore citizens in the first phase.Prime Minister Narendra Modi
One crore sisters (didis) from self help groups have become Lakhpati in India so far. Our budget aims for three crore Lakhpati Didis. My sisters from Assam will be benefited from this initiative.Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Today there is peace in Assam and Northeast after BJP came to power here. Many youths from the state joined the race for the development. Many have left the path of violence and joined the mainstream.Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Your dream is Modi's aim. Thus, Modi will leave no stone unturned to achieve this. This is my guarantee.Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Our government vows to make India the third largest economic superpower in the world and 'Viksit Rastra' by 2047.Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to land in Guwahati on Saturday. The highlight of his visit will be over Rs 11,000 crores worth of projects he will initiate during his two-day stay. Stay tuned to Pratidin Time to follow the live updates of PM Modi's Assam visit.