Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Mr. Amit Shah, will be visiting Assam tomorrow for a two-day visit that highlights the Centre's focus on national security, border development, and regional progress. As part of his tour, the Home Minister will travel to Silchar in the Barak Valley. He is scheduled to visit the Natanpur village in the Katigorah area near the India-Bangladesh border. During this visit, Mr. Shah will personally review the security arrangements and the progress of the border fencing to curb illegal immigration and cross-border crimes.
In a major boost to border infrastructure, the Home Minister will officially launch the second phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP 2.0) from Silchar. This centrally funded initiative aims to transform border villages into self-reliant hubs with modern roads, telecom connectivity, and sustainable livelihood opportunities.
In Guwahati, Mr. Shah will attend the 87th Annual Raising Day Parade of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at the Sarusajai Stadium on Saturday. This is the first time the CRPF is holding its national anniversary parade in the Northeast. The event will feature a grand ceremonial march, a showcase of modern weaponry, and operational briefings on the force's success in internal security.
The visit also carries political significance as the state prepares for the upcoming Assembly Elections scheduled for April 2026. The Home Minister is expected to hold high-level meetings with the state leadership to discuss development milestones and the party's strategy for the upcoming elections.
