PM Modi at tea garden in Dibrugarh NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited a tea garden in Dibrugarh, Assam, ahead of two public rallies in the poll-bound state.He described tea as the “soul of Assam.” “Tea is the soul of Assam! The tea from here has reached across the world. This morning in Dibrugarh, I visited a tea garden and interacted with the women working here. It was a very memorable experience,” PM Modi wrote on X, sharing photos from the visit. He added, “We are very proud of the efforts of every tea garden family. Their hard work and perseverance have enhanced Assam’s pride. Here are some more glimpses from a tea garden in Dibrugarh.”PM Modi also shared a selfie with women working in the tea garden.According to the Assam State Portal, the state produces around 630–700 million kg of tea annually, accounting for over half of India’s total output. PM Modi’s rallies in Assam As per his itinerary, the prime minister will first address a rally at Gogamukh in Dhemaji at 11 am, followed by a second public meeting in Biswanath district around 1 pm. Senior BJP leaders and state ministers are expected to attend both events. At the first rally, the PM will campaign for BJP candidates Ranoj Pegu and Naba Kumar Doley from the Dhemaji and Dhakuakha assembly constituencies. At the second rally in Behali, he will support party candidate and former minister Pallab Lochan Das. All 126 assembly seats in Assam will go to polls on April 9, with vote counting scheduled for May 4, alongside counting in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, and the Union territory of Puducherry, where elections will be held around the same period. The BJP-led NDA has been in power in Assam since 2016, when the party won its first assembly elections in the stateAbout the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosDonald Trump Backs US-India Ties, Says Sergio Gor, But Hormuz Risk Puts India In Strategic DilemmaIran War Impact Hits India: Commercial LPG Prices Rise, Airfares Set To Surge As Fuel Costs DoubleIndia Conducts Ex Dweep Shakti, Tri-Service Drill To Boost Coastal And Island DefenceHow An Indian LPG Tanker Took An Unusual Route To Escape Strait Of HormuzTrump Ready To End Iran War Despite Hormuz Blockade?; Iran’s Oil Revenues Soar Thanks To Trump’s War’India’s Silence Helpful To US, Israel And Gulf States’: Former Deputy NSA Pankaj Saran On Iran WarBig April Financial Reset: New Rules For UPI, ATM, PAN, FASTag, Railway Booking To Impact Daily Life’Like Political Vultures’: PM Modi Slams Congress For ‘Spreading Fear’ Amid West Asia CrisisFallen Leaves To Cooking Fuel: IIT Bombay Develops Indigenous Technology To Tackle LPG Crisis‘One Roti’ For Survival? Pakistani Cleric Stuns India, Reveals Kashmir’s Dark Insurgency Secret123Photostories5 Interesting Facts About Manali’s Hidimba TempleTV co-stars who fell in love on set: Dominic Fike and Hunter Schafer, Penn Badgley and Blake Lively and more8 reasons why Finland keeps ranking as the World’s Happiest CountryMom-to-be Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya’s TV journey: From the city of Bhopal to the land of dreams6 of the world’s most vegetarian-friendly countries to exploreTop 7 tallest buildings of Singapore defining the city’s skylineApril’s Full Moon 2026 Love Predictions for each zodiac signHow to handle sibling tantrums during summer holidaysThe greatest TV rivalries of all time: ‘Breaking Bad’, ‘Sherlock’ and more6 iconic 1990s car interiors that redefined luxury design123Hot PicksIncome Tax Changes from April 1stPost office small savings schemesNASA Artemis IIAmazon treeIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingWest Bengal PollsRajasthan Board 12th Science ResultVaibhav SooryavanshiKarnataka 1st PUC ResultsUS Iran WarKolkata Assembly ElectionBihar Temple NewsRavindra JadejaDrake Maye InjuryBank Holiday this week
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited a tea garden in Dibrugarh, Assam, ahead of two public rallies in the poll-bound state.He described tea as the “soul of Assam.” “Tea is the soul of Assam! The tea from here has reached across the world. This morning in Dibrugarh, I visited a tea garden and interacted with the women working here. It was a very memorable experience,” PM Modi wrote on X, sharing photos from the visit. He added, “We are very proud of the efforts of every tea garden family. Their hard work and perseverance have enhanced Assam’s pride. Here are some more glimpses from a tea garden in Dibrugarh.”PM Modi also shared a selfie with women working in the tea garden.According to the Assam State Portal, the state produces around 630–700 million kg of tea annually, accounting for over half of India’s total output. PM Modi’s rallies in Assam As per his itinerary, the prime minister will first address a rally at Gogamukh in Dhemaji at 11 am, followed by a second public meeting in Biswanath district around 1 pm. Senior BJP leaders and state ministers are expected to attend both events. At the first rally, the PM will campaign for BJP candidates Ranoj Pegu and Naba Kumar Doley from the Dhemaji and Dhakuakha assembly constituencies. At the second rally in Behali, he will support party candidate and former minister Pallab Lochan Das. All 126 assembly seats in Assam will go to polls on April 9, with vote counting scheduled for May 4, alongside counting in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, and the Union territory of Puducherry, where elections will be held around the same period. The BJP-led NDA has been in power in Assam since 2016, when the party won its first assembly elections in the state
