Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Modi's Assam Visit Highlights Infrastructure and Political Campaigns
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Assam on February 14 to open a new bridge, a temporary campus for a business school, and give 100 electric buses.
He will also talk to BJP workers.
The BJP is using video vans to talk to people before the elections.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said only big vehicles will pay toll on the new bridge.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Assam on January 29-30 to lay the foundation for a new Assembly complex and attend a cultural festival.
Sarma also criticized Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi for his remarks about Assam.
Some people in Assam are upset because VIP visits disrupt public transport, making it hard for them to get home.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on February 14 to inaugurate infrastructure projects, including the Kumar Bhaskarvarman bridge and IIM Guwahati temporary campus.
Modi will hand over 100 electric buses and address a meeting of BJP functionaries, with three workers from each of 25,000 polling booths attending.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma clarified that toll will only apply to trucks and buses on the new bridge.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Assam on January 29-30 to lay the foundation for the second complex of the Assam Legislative Assembly and attend a Mising cultural festival.
Sarma criticized Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi for his remarks about creating a 'Bor Assam', questioning his familiarity with the state and commitment to its people.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, BJP workers, Amit Shah, Gaurav Gogoi
- What
- Inauguration of infrastructure projects, BJP meeting, Amit Shah's visit, political remarks by Himanta Biswa Sarma
- When
- February 14, January 29-30
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- To boost pre-election campaign, address BJP workers, lay foundation for new projects, and respond to political remarks
Public Inconvenience
Political Necessity
Public Transport Disruption
Public Inconvenience
VIP visits disrupt daily commutes, leaving many stranded and incurring extra costs.
Political Necessity
Authorities justify the diversion of buses as a logistical necessity for political rallies.
- Date of Visit
- February 14
- Projects to Inaugurate
- Kumar Bhaskarvarman bridge, IIM Guwahati temporary campus, 100 electric buses
- BJP Meeting
- Three BJP workers from each of 25,000 polling booths
- Pre-poll Outreach
- Video vans to encourage public participation
- Toll Clarification
- Only applicable to trucks and buses
- Alliance Talks
- Final stage with NDA partners
- Amit Shah's Visit
- January 29-30
- Shah's Agenda
- Lay foundation for Assam Assembly’s second complex, attend Mising cultural festival
- Gogoi's Remarks
- Criticized for lack of familiarity with Assam and commitment to its people
Sources
Modi To Return To Assam On Feb 14; 3rd Visit In 3 Months
VIP visits, vanished buses: When Guwahati pauses for power
Amit Shah to reach Assam on Jan 29 for 2-day tour, unveil govt projects