PM Modi Receives Warm Welcome In Assam, Hails ‘Diverse And Beautiful Culture’ — IN PICS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Assam for inauguration and foundation laying of projects worth Rs 18,000 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Assam on Friday for a two-day visit to Northeast.

PM Modi during the two-day visit will inaugurate and lay foundation of projects worth Rs 18,000 crore. (Photo:X/@NarendraModi)

Modi landed at Salonibari airport in Tezpur in the afternoon, where he was warmly welcomed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and others. (Photo:X/@HimantaBiswa)

From Tezpur, Modi flew to Panbari in Kaziranga National Park in a helicopter, accompanied by Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal and state Agriculture Minister Atul Bora. Upon landing, Sarma and other officials extended their welcome once again. (Photo:X/@NarendraModi)

The PM's journey continued with a 15-km drive from the Panbari helipad to the Police Guest House near Central Kohora Range in Kaziranga National Park. Along the way, people lined up to catch a glimpse of Modi, who waved to them from the footrest of his vehicle. (Photo:X/@NarendraModi)

Traditional performances of Bihu and other folk songs and dances greeted Modi along the route. (Photo:X/@NarendraModi)

Modi praised the cultural display, sharing his appreciation on social media. (Photo:X/@NarendraModi)

"Landed to a very special welcome in Golaghat district, Assam. Got a glimpse of Assam's diverse and beautiful culture," he wrote, sharing photos of the performances. (Photo:X/@NarendraModi)