Guwahati, Feb. 24 -- Nearly 9,000 dancers and drummers showcasing a grand Jhumoir dance performance welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Assam during the start of his two-day visit on Monday.

The Jhumoir Binandini program, organized by the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government, was attended by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and diplomats from 60 countries, presented a lively display of Assam's traditions to an international audience.

The event marked the 200th anniversary of Assam's tea industry and showcased the vibrant cultural heritage of the state's tea tribes.

Speaking during the event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated Assam's deep connection to tea and recalled his own past as a tea vendor. "Who better understands th...