PM Modi Assam Visit Highlights: They opened doors of Assam for infiltrators, PM's attack on Congress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused the Congress of disrespecting Assam’s culture and heritage, alleging that the party promoted vote bank politics by allowing infiltrators into the state. Speaking at a Bodo folk dance event, he said previous Congress governments failed to resolve Assam’s challenges through dialogue and instead pushed the region towards prolonged violence, keeping Bodoland isolated from the mainstream. Modi claimed that illegal settlers encroached on land across Assam under Congress rule, while the current BJP government led by Himanta Biswa Sarma is correcting those wrongs. Emphasising his deep connection with Assam, Modi said the 2020 Bodo peace accord restored lasting peace, replacing gunfire with music and cultural celebration.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Bagurumba Dwhou 2026, a traditional Bodo cultural programme, in Guwahati, Assam, celebrating the region’s rich heritage. During the event, the Prime Minister also tried playing the Serja, a traditional musical instrument, drawing appreciation from the audience. He was felicitated by organisers in recognition of his presence at the grand cultural gathering.

The highlight of the programme was a spectacular, synchronised Bagurumba dance performance by over 10,000 artists from the Bodo community. Participants representing 81 Legislative Assembly constituencies across 23 districts of Assam took part, showcasing unity, tradition, and cultural pride on a massive scale.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the transformation of the Bodoland Territorial Region after the 2020 Bodo Peace Accord, noting that an area once scarred by violence is now witnessing cultural revival and stability. He recalled how daily bloodshed, gunfire, and curfew-like silence have given way to music, tradition, and vibrant celebrations, symbolised by instruments like the kham and sifung.

Modi said the accord restored trust and ended decades of conflict, enabling thousands of youths to abandon violence and join the mainstream. He stressed that BTR’s progress reflects not only Assam’s success, but a moment of national pride for the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the 2020 Bodo Peace Accord while addressing the Bagurumba Dwhou 2026, a traditional Bodo cultural programme in Guwahati, Assam. He said the accord transformed the region, with youths abandoning violence to join the mainstream, noting that music now echoes where bullets once resounded. Emphasising Assam’s rich heritage, Modi stated that no other Prime Minister has visited the state as frequently as he has. He highlighted ongoing efforts to promote Assam’s culture globally and described Bagurumba as a living celebration of Bodo identity, honouring traditions, social reformers, cultural renaissance, and political consciousness across generations and communities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 'Bagurumba Dwhou 2026', a landmark cultural programme showcasing the heritage and traditions of the Bodo community, held at the Bhogeswar Barua Sports Complex in Sarusajai, Guwahati. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was also present at the event, which highlighted Bodo culture, dance, and collective identity.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while attending the Bodi festival in Guwahati on Saturday, highlighted his frequent visits to Assam, saying no other prime minister had engaged with the state as extensively as he has.

Addressing a gathering, Modi said he wanted Assam’s culture to gain global recognition and noted that several initiatives were underway to promote it internationally. He praised Bagurumba as a living celebration of the Bodo society, describing it as a medium to honour Bodo traditions and remember legends who strengthened social reforms, cultural renaissance and political consciousness.

The Trinamool Congress on Saturday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s allegations that its government was misusing central funds in West Bengal, daring the Centre to release a white paper on fund allocation to the state since the BJP’s defeat in the 2021 assembly elections. Addressing a rally in Malda, Modi had accused the Mamata Banerjee government of being “cruel and heartless” and of looting public money while blocking central welfare benefits. Responding on X, the TMC questioned why the Centre had allegedly withheld Rs 24,275 crore under the Awas Yojana despite claims of concern for poor households.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins speech while addressing a huge gathering during the Bodo festival being held in Assam's Guwahati.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Assam's Guwahati where he held a 4-km-long roadshow, acknowledging the crowd waiting to get a glimpse of him.

West Bengal Governor CV Anand Bose on Saturday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying his leadership had put the country "back on track". Bose said Modi had strengthened the economy, internal security, and national unity, and expressed confidence that he would also ensure the restoration of law and order in West Bengal.

The senior BJP leaders in West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari and Samik Bhattacharya, launched scathing attacks on the ruling Trinamool Congress government over the alleged decline in law and order. 

Speaking to ANI, Adhikari, the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal State Assembly, said, "Here, not only the media, but everyone is falling victim to attacks by goons due to a lack of security. This is a complete failure of the police administration and law and order. Mamata Banerjee herself has encouraged this kind of hooliganism and anarchy..."

Bhattacharya, the state BJP President, told ANI, "Law and order have completely collapsed here; there is total anarchy. This government has completely lost control over its administration, and the consequences of the way they have aided Bangladeshi infiltrators and supported the Rohingyas are now becoming evident."

Trinamool Congress spokesperson Kunal Ghosh on Saturday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks on women’s safety in West Bengal, accusing the BJP of double standards.

He said the attack on journalists was condemned and "it should not have happened," but questioned the BJP’s credibility on women’s issues.

Ghosh said, "this is an atrocity against women," repeating the phrase to stress his point. He also cited the wrestlers’ protest in Delhi, saying, "Narendra Modi is talking about women's security," while BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh was not removed despite allegations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged voters to support the BJP, saying every vote cast for the party's "kamal (lotus)" symbol would help restore West Bengal’s former glory.

Addressing party workers, he said TMC's "hooliganism" would not last and accused the ruling party of intimidating and threatening the poor. Modi called on BJP workers to mobilise voters and said the movement must awaken the spirit of "Vande Mataram" across the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused the Trinamool Congress of failing to ensure women’s safety in the state, citing an alleged recent attack on a female journalist. Addressing a public gathering, Modi said, "Just yesterday, we saw how much abuse a female journalist suffered at the hands of TMC goons".

He alleged that under TMC rule, girls are unsafe even in educational institutions and urged voters to seek change through their vote.

Addressing a rally in West Bengal's Malda on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the BJP’s expanding electoral footprint across India. He cited the party’s strong performance in Maharashtra’s urban local body polls, noting the landmark win in Mumbai’s BMC, and pointed to the election of the BJP’s first mayor in Thiruvananthapuram as evidence of growing acceptance.

Modi argued that these results reflect rising confidence in the BJP’s development-focused governance, particularly among young voters. He said misinformation has lost its impact and expressed optimism about West Bengal, declaring, "this time the people of Bengal will also ensure a resounding victory for the BJP there".