PM Modi Visits Assam: Interacts with Students, Pays Tribute to Assam Movement Martyrs, Lays Foundation for Fertiliser Plant

Guwahati/Dibrugarh/Namrup, Dec 21, 2025 Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his two-day visit to Assam on Sunday with engagements focused on education, heritage, and industrial development. The day included an interaction with meritorious students, paying homage to the martyrs of the historic Assam Movement, and laying the foundation for a major ammonia-urea fertiliser project in Namrup. The day began with a special session aboard the cruise vessel ‘Charaideo’ along the Brahmaputra River, where PM Modi met 25 outstanding students from schools across Assam. The 30-minute interaction centered on education, motivation, and leadership. Security along the riverfront was strengthened, and ferry services were suspended until noon to ensure safety. Following the student meet, the Prime Minister visited the newly constructed Swahid Smarak Kshetra in Guwahati to pay tribute to 860 martyrs of the Assam Movement, a six-year-long agitation against illegal foreigners that began in 1979. He toured the martyrs’ gallery, garlanded the statue of Khargeswar Talukdar—the movement’s first martyr—and honored the sacrifices that hold deep significance in Assam’s socio-political history. Later, PM Modi traveled to Dibrugarh and Namrup to perform the bhumi pujan for a Rs 10,600 crore ammonia-urea fertiliser plant. The project aims to boost Assam’s industrial growth, strengthen fertiliser supply for farmers, generate employment, reduce import dependence, and support regional economic revival. Officials emphasized that the plant would enhance local industries and agriculture, aligning with the government’s focus on farmer welfare and regional development. The day concluded with a public rally in Namrup, where PM Modi highlighted the importance of industrial projects in driving employment and economic growth. His first day in Assam saw the inauguration of the new terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, unveiling of an 80-foot statue of Assam’s first Chief Minister, Gopinath Bordoloi, and participation in a roadshow and public meeting in Guwahati. Through these engagements, the Prime Minister underscored education, heritage, and economic development as key priorities, connecting with citizens, honoring historical sacrifices, and promoting projects to strengthen Assam’s economy and support PM Modi Visits Assam: Interacts with Students, Pays Tribute to Assam Movement Martyrs, Lays Foundation for Fertiliser Plant Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his two-day visit to Assam on Sunday with a focus on education, heritage, and development. He started the day by interacting with 25 meritorious students from across the state during a special session aboard the cruise vessel ‘Charaideo’ on the Brahmaputra River. The 30-minute session focused on motivating students and discussing education and leadership. For safety, ferry services on the river were suspended until noon and security was tight along the riverfront. After meeting the students, PM Modi visited the Swahid Smarak Kshetra in Guwahati to pay homage to the 860 martyrs of the Assam Movement, a six-year agitation against illegal foreigners that began in 1979. He toured the martyrs’ gallery with busts of all 860 martyrs and garlanded the statue of Khargeswar Talukdar, the first martyr. This visit highlighted the sacrifices made during the historic movement and its importance in Assam’s history. The Prime Minister then traveled to Dibrugarh and Namrup to lay the foundation for a Rs 10,600 crore ammonia-urea fertiliser plant. The project is expected to boost Assam’s industrial growth, ensure fertiliser supply for farmers, reduce import dependence, generate jobs, and strengthen the regional economy. Officials emphasized that the project will support Assam and neighboring states, contributing to economic development and farmers’ welfare. PM Modi ended the day by addressing a public rally in Namrup, highlighting how such projects create employment and help regional growth. During the first day of his visit, he inaugurated the new terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, unveiled a statue of Assam’s first Chief Minister Gopinath Bordoloi, and participated in a roadshow in Guwahati. The visit combined youth engagement, respect for Assam’s heritage, and steps toward economic and industrial development, reflecting the government’s focus on education, farmer welfare, and regional growth.