Guwahati, April 18 -- It wasn't your usual political evening in Itanagar. The dhol beat echoed through the Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister's residence on Thursday as Pema Khanduhimself joined inthe Rongali Bihu celebrations-dancing with gusto and drumming shoulder-to-shoulder with Assamese performers.

The Assamese Association Itanagar, brought the spirit of Rongali Bihu alive with a vibrant Husori performance. Young dancers, flanked by rhythmic drummers-many trained through a community workshop-transformed the CM's residence into a cultural hotspot, offering a stunning showcase of Assam's folk tradition.

Khandu, far from being a passive host, received the performers in full Assamese hospitality. He was honoured with a traditionalBihuwa...