'Jitna Mai Assam Aayu Hoon, Utna Koi PM Nahi Aaya': PM Modi At Bodo Cultural Programme

Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited Assam as part of his two-day tour to the state ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. He commenced the tour by taking part in a 4-km roadshow from Guwahati airport to Azara.

Thereafter, Prime Minister Modi addressed the Bagurumba Dwhou 2026, a historic cultural event celebrating the rich heritage of the Bodo community at Sarusajai Stadium, Guwahati. While addressing the even, PM Modi stated that time and again he has got an opportunity to witness the culture of the Bodo community. He added, “Jitna mai Assam aaya hoon, utna koi aur PM nahi aya hai (No Prime Minister has visited Assam as frequently as I have).”

Further, PM Modi emphasised that it is his wish that Assam’s art and culture receive a larger platform and gain recognition across the nation and the world through grand celebrations. The Prime Minister underlined that he never misses an opportunity to experience the unique joy of Assam’s art and culture. He called the Bagurumba festival a vibrant celebration of Bodo identity and a tribute to Assam’s heritage.

PM Modi noted that the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), which was marred by violence, is now progressing after the 2020 Bodo Peace Accord.

He said, “I'm getting emotional thinking about how much my Assam is progressing. Once, where bloodshed occurred day after day, today vibrant colours of culture adorn. Once, where the echo of bullets resounded, today there is the sweet sound of kham and sifung. Earlier, where curfew-like silence once prevailed, melodies of music are now echoing. Such a grand celebration is not an achievement of Assam alone; it is an achievement of the entire nation. Every citizen of the country takes pride in this remarkable transformation of Assam.”

"The 2020 Bodo Peace Accord put an end to the decades-long conflict. After this accord, trust returned, and thousands of youths left the path of violence and embraced the mainstream," he added.

During the cultural event, more than 10,000 artists from the Bodo community performed the Bagurumba dance. PM Modi also tried his hand at Serja, a traditional musical instrument. During the programme, the Prime Minister also flagged off two New Amrit Bharat Express trains - Guwahati (Kamakhya) to Rohtak Amrit Bharat Express and Dibrugarh to Lucknow (Gomti Nagar) Amrit Bharat Express. 

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