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PM Modi's Assam Visit to Feature Rare Highway Airstrip Landing & Air Show

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on February 14 to inaugurate a modern highway airstrip at Moran in Dibrugarh district. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated a likely air show featuring fighter aircraft like Rafale and Sukhoi jets could be organized during the visit. The PM is expected to land directly on the highway strip, a rare occurrence, highlighting its strategic and operational significance. The airstrip enhances emergency landing capabilities and underscores the focus on connectivity and infrastructure in the Northeast.

Key Points: PM Modi's Assam Visit: Highway Airstrip Landing & Rafale Air Show

  • PM Modi to inaugurate modern highway airstrip
  • Rare PM landing on national highway strip
  • Rafale, Sukhoi jets likely in air show
  • Boosts strategic & disaster response in NE
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Air show in Upper Assam likely during PM Modi's February 14 visit: CM Sarma

PM Modi to inaugurate Moran highway airstrip in Assam on Feb 14. Likely air show with Rafale, Sukhoi jets. A strategic boost for NE connectivity.

"There is a strong possibility that an air show will be organised on February 14 during the Prime Minister's visit. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, Feb 11

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that people in Upper Assam are likely to witness an air show on Saturday in connection with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state.

Speaking to reporters, CM Sarma confirmed that Prime Minister Modi will arrive in Assam and inaugurate a modern highway airstrip at Moran in Dibrugarh district, marking a significant milestone in the state's infrastructure and strategic preparedness.

"There is a strong possibility that an air show will be organised on February 14 during the Prime Minister's visit. Fighter aircraft including Rafale and Sukhoi jets may participate," the Chief Minister said, adding that detailed preparations are underway.

The Chief Minister said the Prime Minister is expected to land directly at the highway airstrip in Moran, making it one of the rare occasions in the country where a Prime Minister will use a national highway strip for an official landing.

After the programme at Moran, Prime Minister Modi will travel directly to Guwahati without going to an airport, Sarma said, underlining the strategic importance and operational capability of the newly developed highway airstrip.

He said the Prime Minister will take part in official engagements in Guwahati later in the day, though details of those programmes will be announced separately. The highway airstrip at Moran has been developed to facilitate emergency landings of military and civilian aircraft and to strengthen rapid response capabilities in the region.

Such airstrips are also seen as critical assets for disaster management and national security, particularly in the northeastern region.

CM Sarma said the proposed air show, if held, would be a rare and memorable event for residents of Upper Assam, offering them a close view of advanced fighter aircraft operated by the Indian Air Force.

The Chief Minister said the visit underscores the Centre's focus on improving connectivity, infrastructure and strategic readiness in Assam and the Northeast.

Prime Minister Modi's visit comes at a time when Assam has been witnessing rapid expansion of highways, bridges and logistics infrastructure, with the state government emphasising its role as a gateway to the Northeast and a key player in India's Act East policy.

- IANS

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Priya S
While the air show is exciting, I hope the focus remains on the actual infrastructure - the highway airstrip. This is a game-changer for emergency response in the Northeast. Well done on this project.
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Rohit P
Directly landing on a highway strip! That's some next-level stuff. Shows serious strategic planning for our border areas. The Northeast's connectivity is finally getting the attention it deserves.
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Sarah B
As someone who has lived in Dibrugarh, this is huge. The region needs more such developmental focus. An air show is a great bonus, but the permanent asset is the airstrip. Hope it boosts local economy too.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I hope the expenditure on the air show is justified. These are impressive displays, but we must ensure every rupee spent on such events translates to long-term benefit for Assam's people, not just a one-day spectacle.
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Karthik V
Act East Policy in action! This kind of infrastructure makes the entire country more secure. The air show will be epic – Sukhoi and Rafale together! Can't wait to see the pictures.

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