Guwahati, Feb. 24 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while on his two-day visit to Assam, praised the tea gardens of the state, highlighting that "chaiwala" (tea vendor), can better smell the fragrance of tea and tea gardens across the state.

"Today in Assam there is a great atmosphere, filled with light. The preparations of every artist for this are shown everywhere. In this preparations, the smell of tea gardens and their sweet smell is also being felt. People know all too well, the fragrance of chai, who else will know it better than a chaiwala (tea vendor)," the PM said.

"These grand events are associated with the pride of Assam and represent the rich diversity of India. More than 60 ambassadors from various countries are here to expe...