**EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image posted on Dec. 21, 2025, from left, Assam Minister Atul Bora, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and state Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at the 'Swahid Smarak Kshetra', in Guwahati. (@himantabiswa/X via PTI Photo) (PTI12_21_2025_000083B)
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Modi, Shah Likely to Visit Assam This Month: CM Himanta

  • PM Narendra Modi and HM Amit Shah are expected to visit Assam in January, as stated by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.
  • PM Modi's tentative visit is on January 17-18, while HM Shah is invited for January 29.
  • Both visits are currently in the preliminary stage and not yet confirmed.
  • PM Modi is expected to lay foundation stones for the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor, Gohpur-Numaligarh underwater tunnel, and Kokrajhar-Gelephu railway line.
  • PM Modi might also witness a 'Bagurumba' dance performance by 10,000 artistes.

Why It Matters: Assam anticipates high-profile visits from PM Modi and HM Shah for key project inaugurations.

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