Guwahati, February 14 Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed in Guwahati on Saturday with cultural performances showcasing the diverse communities, tribes, and traditional art forms of Assam during his day-long visit to the state, where assembly elections are due in a few months.
Performers lined up along the roads from the Kamakhya Gate area to the Kumar Bhaskarvarma Setu as Modi proceeded to Lachit Ghat to inaugurate several projects, including the new bridge on the Brahmaputra River.
The performances took place on specially erected platforms lining the left side of the route as the prime minister's convoy slowly passed by, with Modi seen waving from inside his car to the dancers and other artistes.
"The diverse cultural elements of our state were showcased to welcome the prime minister," state BJP spokesperson Dhruba Jyoti Maral said.
"We tried to present a cultural showcase of dance, songs, and instruments from our ethnic and indigenous tribes and communities," he added.
Earlier in the day, the PM landed in Chabua and inaugurated the Northeast's first emergency landing facility at Moran.
In Guwahati, Modi unveiled a range of projects, and he will also address party workers at the booth level before returning to New Delhi.