Guwahati, Sept. 13 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Assam on Friday for a two-day visit, during which he will participate in the centenary celebrations of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika in Guwahati and inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of key development projects worth over Rs 18,530 crore across the state.

The Prime Minister will attend the birth centenary celebrations of legendary singer, lyricist and composer Dr Bhupen Hazarika at Veterinary College Field, Khanapara, Guwahati, at around 5 pm. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. Nearly 1,200 artists will come together to perform a selection of Dr Hazarika's iconic songs in front of the Prime Minister, reflecting the deep cultural legacy of the music...