Assam preparing to welcome ‘powerful global leader in July’, says Assam CM (opens original article in a new tab)

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced plans for a three-day visit by PM Narendra Modi in July 2026, potentially accompanied by a 'powerful global leader' and including infrastructure developments.

• Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma mentioned a potential visit by an 'influential global leader' with PM Narendra Modi in July 2026
• The Prime Minister's visit includes plans for an express corridor from Silchar to Siliguri and development of Rupsi Airport as a logistics hub
• Reports suggest Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi may accompany Modi for a Japan-India summit in Assam