Guwahati, Apr 19: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday and invited him to visit Assam on September 8, 2025, for the inauguration of major state projects and events.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister invited the Prime Minister to be the Chief Guest at the inaugural function of the year-long birth centenary celebrations of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika.

Sarma also sought the Prime Minister’s presence for the inauguration of the Assam Bio-Ethanol Plant, which has a production capacity of 49 KTPA ethanol using 300 KTPA bamboo as feedstock.

Additionally, he requested the Prime Minister to lay the foundation stones of the ₹5,700 crore Guwahati Ring Road project and the Darrang Medical College and Hospital.

The Prime Minister has accepted the invitation and is expected to participate in the events in Assam on September 8.