Prime Minister Narendra Modi is undertaking a two-day visit to Assam on January 17 and 18, 2026, marking a significant event for the state's cultural landscape and infrastructure development. The visit, announced by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and corroborated by multiple credible news outlets, commenced with PM Modi's participation in 'Bagurumba Dwhou 2026', a traditional Bodo cultural program at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati. This historic event features over 10,000 artists performing the Bagurumba dance, celebrating the rich heritage of the Bodo community and symbolising harmony with nature. The Prime Minister's itinerary for January 18 includes a visit to Kaliabor in Nagaon district, where he will perform the Bhoomi Pujan (groundbreaking ceremony) for the ₹6,950 crore Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project. This ambitious 86-km project, part of the four-laning of the Kaliabor–Numaligarh section of National Highway-715, includes a 35-km elevated wildlife corridor aimed at ensuring uninterrupted animal movement, reducing human-wildlife conflict, and improving regional connectivity to Upper Assam. Additionally, PM Modi will flag off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains: the Guwahati (Kamakhya)–Rohtak and Dibrugarh–Lucknow (Gomti Nagar) services, enhancing rail connectivity between the Northeast and northern India. This visit underscores the government's commitment to both preserving India's diverse cultural heritage and accelerating infrastructure development in the strategically important Northeast region.