PM Modi's Plane Lands on Highway in Assam, Villagers Gather to Watch

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plane landed on a highway at Jhabua on the Moran Bypass in Dibrugarh, Assam, using an Emergency Landing Facility (ELF).
• This ELF is the first of its kind in Northeast India, marking a historic moment for India's growing strength and preparedness.
• Locals gathered to witness the thrilling event, as PM Modi also observed an air display of fighter jets, transport aircraft, and helicopters.
• The facility holds significant political and strategic importance, enabling fighter jets to operate from highways during wartime if air bases are targeted.
• Beyond military use, the airstrip can be utilized for civilian purposes during natural disasters or emergency health services, boosting regional connectivity and India's 'Act East' policy.