An event has been organized at Silapathar in Assam’s Dhemaji district where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the public at around 11:30 am on Monday.
This will be the PM’s third visit to the northeastern state in two months.
It is always special to be in Assam. Tomorrow, 22nd February, I will once again have the opportunity to interact with the people of Assam at a public meeting in Dhemaji. At the programme, various development works will be launched. https://t.co/ahylOUPRKD
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 21, 2021
An official statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) read, “Prime Minister Modi will dedicate to the nation important projects of the oil & gas sector in an event organized at Silapathar in Dhemaji, Assam at around 11:30 am. He will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for engineering colleges during the event”.
The Dhemaji Engineering College would be inaugurated. The foundation stone for the Sualkuchi Engineering College would also be laid.
These development works will bring an era of prosperity for the people of Assam.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 21, 2021
Leaving for Assam and West Bengal to inaugurate various projects. They will add momentum to India’s development journey. pic.twitter.com/17LsaVSeNf
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 22, 2021
Previously a large price hike protest was organized by the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) across Assam.
The All Assam Students Union (AASU) also stated that it would
A protest would be staged against the Prime Minister’s visit said the All Assam Students Union (AASU) since the Centre was unable to implement Clause 6 of the Assam accord which projects at safeguarding the indigenous communities of Assam.