Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is invited to visit Assam on January 17-18, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on January 29. These visits are anticipated as the state approaches Assembly elections. Preparations are underway for a large-scale Bagurumba dance performance on January 17, involving approximately 10,000 dancers, with rehearsals scheduled from January 12-15.