Assam

PM Modi leaves for Kokrajhar

Pratidin Bureau

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Kokrajhar in ahelicopter to participate in the celebrations of the signing of the historic BodoAccord. He will address a gathering at Kokrajhar to 'hail the historic agreement'.

Earlier, he landed at the LGBI Airport in Guwahati at 11:30 AM. Upon his arrival, Governor of Assam Prof. Jagdish Mukhi, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other BJP leaders welcomed him.

It may be mentioned here that Jangkhritai Pwthar in Kokrajharis packed to the brim with enthusiastic Bodo people to witness the historicmoment. The Assam government has announced a public holiday in the four BTAD districts– Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri.

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