Narendra Modi’s Assam visit LIVE: PM witnesses traditional folk dance in Dibrugarh

PM Narendra Modi witnesses traditional folk dance at the Khanikar ground in Dibrugarh, Assam

#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi witnesses traditional folk dance at the Khanikar ground in Dibrugarh, Assam

PM Modi will soon dedicate six more cancer hospitals to the nation and lay the foundation stones of seven new cancer hospitals in Assam. pic.twitter.com/x9kIx5vpxq

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Governor Jagdish Mukhi and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal visit Dibrugarh Cancer Centre in Assam.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Governor Jagdish Mukhi and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal visit Dibrugarh Cancer Centre in Assam. pic.twitter.com/k4SZdm2KZz

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In the words of the music maestro Dr Bhupen Hazarika, the Karbi community considers hard work as their dharma. The signing of Karbi Accord that took place under the leadership of PM Modi has established peace & ensured fast-paced growth in the region: Assam CM Himanta B Sarma

The culture of tribal society, its language, food, food, art, handicrafts, all these are the rich heritage of India. Assam is even more prosperous in this respect. This cultural heritage unites India, strengthens the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat: Prime Minister

Effect of BJP's double engine government evident in return of permanent peace, speedy development in Assam: PM Modi

With the spirit of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas', the solution to border-related issues is being sought today. The recent agreement reached between Assam and Meghalaya will encourage others also: PM Modi in Assam

Recently, Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, was removed from 23 districts in the Assam. We have removed AFSPA from many areas of the North East as a result of better law and order: PM Modi in Karbi Along, Assam

In the states where there is a double engine government, works are done with the spirit of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas': PM Modi in Diphu, Assam

Last year, several organisations from Karbi Anglong joined the resolve for peace and development. Bodo Accord opened new doors for lasting peace in 2020: PM Modi in Karbi Along pic.twitter.com/ZzMub1Veep

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PM Narendra Modi lays foundation stones for projects relating to healthcare and education including a Veterinary College in Diphu, Degree College in West Karbi Anglong and Agricultural College in Kolonga.
 

Assam | PM Narendra Modi lays foundation stones for projects relating to healthcare and education including a Veterinary College in Diphu, Degree College in West Karbi Anglong and Agricultural College in Kolonga. pic.twitter.com/YkvMz3CXfQ

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Diphu, Karbi Anglong district to attend the 'Peace, Unity and Development Rally’ in Assam.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Diphu, Karbi Anglong district to attend the 'Peace, Unity and Development Rally’ in Assam

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Diphu, Karbi Anglong district to attend 'Peace, Unity and Development Rally’

Assam | Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Diphu, Karbi Anglong district to attend 'Peace, Unity and Development Rally’ pic.twitter.com/H8YlUByEBk

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Notably, the Assam government has declared a state holiday in both districts for April 28. 

The PMO said that under phase 1 the prime minister will inaugurate seven cancer hospitals. These cancer Hospitals are built at Dibrugarh, Kokrajhar, Barpeta, Darrang, Tezpur, Lakhimpur, and Jorhat. PM Modi will also lay the foundation stone of seven new cancer hospitals at Dhubri, Nalbari, Goalpara, Nagaon, Sivasagar, Tinsukia and Golaghat to be constructed under phase 2 of the project.

At around 3 pm, the Prime Minister will attend a public function at Khanikar ground in Dibrugarh, where he will dedicate six more cancer hospitals to the nation and lay the foundation stone for seven new cancer hospitals at Dibrugarh. This Assam Cancer Care Foundation is a joint venture of the Government of Assam and Tata Trusts, and is executing a project to build South Asia`s largest affordable cancer care network with 17 Cancer care hospitals spread across the state.

The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for more than 2,950 Amrit Sarovar projects. The state will develop these Amrit Sarovars at a cumulative cost of around Rs 1,150 crore.

"Prime Minister`s unwavering commitment towards peace and development of the region was exemplified with the recent signing of Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) by Government of India and Government of Assam with six Karbi militant outfits. The MoS has ushered in a new era of peace in the region. The Prime Minister's address at `Peace, Unity and Development Rally` will provide a major boost to the peace initiatives in the entire region," said PMO in a statement.

During the programme, PM Modi will lay the foundation stone of Veterinary College (Diphu), Degree College (West Karbi Anglong) and Agricultural College (Kolonga, West Karbi Anglong). These projects, worth more than Rs 500 crore, will bring new opportunities for skilling and employment in the region.