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Glimpses of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Assam visit – Photo : X@narendramodi
Jhumoir Binandini: Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Assam’s tea industry and culture at the Jhumar Binandini event in Guwahati. He also highlighted the classical language status given to Assamese language and the role of his government in the development of Assam.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the ‘Jhumoir Binandini’ organised in Guwahati on Monday February 24, 2025 that there is a wonderful atmosphere here in Assam today. The atmosphere is full of energy. The entire stadium is resonating with enthusiasm, joy and excitement. The preparations of the artists of Jhumur dance are visible everywhere. In this preparation, there is the fragrance of tea gardens and their beauty as well. Who will know the fragrance and color of tea more than a tea seller?
Highlights from PM Narendra Modi’s Assam visit – Photo : X@narendramodi
PM Modi said, I am the first Prime Minister to stop at Kaziranga in Assam and tell the world about its biodiversity. We have also given classical language status to Assamese a few months ago. The people of Assam were waiting for this honour for their language for decades.
Highlights from PM Narendra Modi’s Assam visit – Photo : X@narendramodi
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Guwahati in Assam, where he was given a warm welcome by the people. He was welcomed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Highlights from PM Narendra Modi’s Assam visit – Photo : X@narendramodi
During this, PM Modi said, today there is a wonderful atmosphere here in Assam. The atmosphere is full of energy. The entire stadium is resonating with enthusiasm, joy and excitement. The preparations of the artists of Jhumar dance are visible everywhere. In this preparation, there is the fragrance of tea gardens and their beauty as well. Who will know the fragrance and color of tea more than a tea seller.
Highlights from PM Narendra Modi’s Assam visit – Photo : X@narendramodi
It is worth mentioning that local artists performed dance in the ‘Jhumoir Binandini’ program at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati. The Assam government has organised this program to celebrate the completion of 200 years of Assam tea industry, in which 8600 artists from tea garden areas across the state enthralled everyone by giving a wonderful performance of Jhumoir.
Highlights from PM Narendra Modi’s Assam visit – Photo : X@narendramodi
The relationship between you and the tea garden is the same as mine
Addressing thousands of people, the Prime Minister said, Jhumar is visible in every direction here. I have the same relationship with the tea garden as you have. Earlier, I came to Assam in 2023. Then 11,000 artists performed Bihu dance. I congratulate the Assam government and the Chief Minister for the grandeur of Jhumar. He said, such grand events have increased the dignity of Assam. This event has showcased the diversity of India. Today ambassadors from all over the world have come to Assam to feel Assam.
Highlights from PM Narendra Modi’s Assam visit – Photo : X@narendramodi
‘Assam was neglected at one time’
The Prime Minister said, there was a time when Assam was being neglected. Even its culture was ignored. Now there has been development under the leadership of Modi.’ Praising Kaziranga, the Prime Minister thanked the Chief Minister. He said, the people of Assam had waited for the Assamese language to be recognised as a classical language. Now it has happened. Assamese language has been given the status of classical language and Charaideo Maidam has been given the status of a world heritage site. Also, the name of Lachit Barphukan has been established in the world. Prime Minister Modi said, now the countrymen salute Lachit Barphukan. Tribal Day is celebrated to honor the traditions of the tribal society.
Highlights from PM Narendra Modi’s Assam visit – Photo : X@narendramodi
Sharing the experience of visiting Assam, PM Modi shared photos on Twitter and wrote, ‘I urge people across India to learn more about Jhumoir and the extraordinary culture of the tea tribe.’ He said that today’s program will be remembered as a memorable effort in this direction , PM added.
