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PM Modi in Assam: Bodo Dance Spectacle & Kaziranga Corridor Launch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Assam, focusing on cultural and developmental programmes. On Saturday, he will witness a historic Bagurumba dance performance involving over 10,000 Bodo artists in Guwahati. On Sunday, he will lay the foundation stone for the environmentally-sensitive Kaziranga Elevated Corridor project, worth over ₹6,950 crore. The visit also includes flagging off new Amrit Bharat Express trains to enhance rail connectivity from the Northeast.

Key Points: PM Modi Assam Visit: Bodo Cultural Event & Kaziranga Project

  • Modi attends grand Bodo cultural event
  • Over 10,000 artists in synchronized dance
  • Foundation for ₹6,950 cr Kaziranga corridor
  • New Amrit Bharat Express trains flagged off
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PM Modi to visit Assam today for two-day programme

PM Modi attends historic Bagurumba dance with 10,000 artists in Guwahati and lays foundation for ₹6,950 cr Kaziranga Elevated Corridor.

"more than 10,000 artistes from the Bodo community will perform the Bagurumba dance in a single, synchronised presentation"

Guwahati, Jan 17

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam for a two-day trip on Saturday and Sunday, during which he will participate in major cultural and developmental programmes in the state.

On Saturday, at around 6 p.m., the Prime Minister will attend a grand traditional Bodo cultural programme at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati.

The highlight of the evening will be 'Bagurumba Dohou 2026', a historic cultural event celebrating the rich heritage of the Bodo community.

During the event, more than 10,000 artistes from the Bodo community will perform the Bagurumba dance in a single, synchronised presentation.

Artistes representing 81 Assembly constituencies from 23 districts of Assam are expected to take part, making it one of the largest cultural performances of its kind in the state.

Bagurumba, one of the most iconic folk dances of the Bodo community, is deeply inspired by nature.

Traditionally performed by young women, with men accompanying as musicians, the dance symbolises blooming flowers and harmony between human life and the natural world.

Its gentle, flowing movements imitate butterflies, birds, leaves and flowers, and it holds deep cultural significance, representing peace, fertility, joy and collective harmony.

The dance is closely associated with festivals such as Bwisagu, the Bodo New Year, and Domasi.

On Sunday, at around 11 a.m., the Prime Minister will visit Kaliabor, where he will perform the Bhoomi Pujan for the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project, an ambitious infrastructure initiative worth over ₹6,950 crore.

The 86-km-long project, officially the four-laning of the Kaliabor-Numaligarh section of NH-715, is designed as an environmentally-sensitive National Highway project.

It includes a 35-km elevated wildlife corridor passing through Kaziranga National Park, along with 21 km of bypasses and 30 km of widening of the existing highway.

The project will improve connectivity across Nagaon, Karbi Anglong and Golaghat districts while ensuring free movement of wildlife and reducing human-animal conflict.

During the programme, the Prime Minister will also flag off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains - the Guwahati (Kamakhya) - Rohtak and Dibrugarh-Lucknow (Gomti Nagar) services - strengthening rail connectivity between the Northeast and northern India.

- IANS

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Rohit P
The Kaziranga corridor project is much needed. Improving connectivity in the Northeast is crucial for development, but I hope they stick to the promise of it being environmentally sensitive. We can't afford to lose more of our natural heritage.
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Aman W
While the cultural event sounds spectacular, I hope the visit also addresses pressing local issues like flood management and job creation. Development should be holistic, not just about grand events and infrastructure launches.
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Sarah B
The description of the Bagurumba dance is so beautiful – "symbolises blooming flowers and harmony between human life and the natural world." We need more of this positive focus on India's incredible cultural tapestry. Looking forward to seeing pictures!
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Karthik V
New trains to Rohtak and Lucknow are a big deal! Better rail links from the Northeast to North India will boost tourism and trade. Act East Policy in action. 🚂
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Nidhi U
As someone from Assam, I appreciate the focus on both culture and development. The Bodo community's heritage deserves this platform. Hoping the elevated corridor minimizes disruption to Kaziranga's wildlife – that's the real test.

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