PM Modi attends grand Jhumoir celebration in Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off his two-day visit to Assam by attending a spectacular Jhumoir dance performance featuring nearly 9,000 dancers and drummers. (Image credits: ANI)

The Assam government organized the event at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium to commemorate 200 years of Assam's tea industry and honor the vibrant cultural heritage of the tea tribe community. (Image credits: ANI)

EAM S Jaishankar, along with heads of missions from around 60 countries, attended the 'Jhumoir Binandini' programme, highlighting the northeastern state's rich traditions on a global stage. (Image credits: X @BJP4India)

The event showcased over 8,000 Jhumoir artists from across Assam, along with a captivating light and music show. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the celebration, where PM Modi praised the local artists as they concluded their performance. (Image credits: ANI)

"It's a wonderful atmosphere here in Assam today, it is so full of energy. The entire stadium is buzzing with enthusiasm and joy. The preparation by Jhumoir dancers is visible everywhere, it has the essence of tea gardens, and their beauty too..." said PM Modi as he addressed artists and spectators at Sarusajai Sports Complex, Guwahati. (Image credits: ANI)

PM Modi will inaugurate Advantage Assam 2.0, a major Infrastructure & Investment Summit. The event will see participation from several Union ministers, industrialists, heads of missions, and ambassadors. (Image credits: ANI)

Jhumoir is a traditional folk dance of Assam's tea tribe and Adivasi communities, reflecting inclusivity, unity, and cultural pride. It serves as a symbol of Assam's rich and diverse cultural heritage. (Image credits: ANI)

During his visit to Bhagalpur on Monday, PM Narendra Modi was felicitated with a garland made of fox nuts (makhana). He also released the 19th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme in Bihar. (Image credits: PTI)