Guwahati (Assam) [India], May 15 (HBTV): Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan arrived in Guwahati on Wednesday to begin his four-day visit to the Northeast.

State Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass stated that Chouhan will attend programmes across several Northeastern states, including Nagaland, Mizoram and Assam. He also hinted at a potential allocation of 3.8 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) during the minister’s visit.

"Amid this, there is a possibility of allocation of houses left under PM Awas Yojana... Up till now, over 25 lakh houses have been made and 3.8 lakh are left... Survey is ongoing in Assam and under the leadership of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, we are trying to allocate the rest of the houses," Dass said.

Chouhan was welcomed at Guwahati Airport by Assam Minister and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) leader Atul Bora. In a post on social media platform X, Bora wrote: "It was a pleasure to extend a warm welcome to Hon’ble Union Minister Shri @ChouhanShivrajJi, his esteemed spouse Smt. Sadhana Singh Chouhan Ji & other family members upon their arrival at Kanchanjuri in Nagaon district. Wished them a pleasant and memorable stay amidst the natural beauty and rich culture of Assam. Hon’ble Kaziranga Lok Sabha MP Shri Kamakhya Prasad Tasa and several distinguished personalities were also present."

Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated an exhibition on Operation Sindoor at the BJP headquarters in Guwahati, held in honour of the Indian armed forces.

"After the Pahalgam terror attack, how our armed forces, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, displayed great valour and destroyed the terror infrastructure of Pakistan. Our missile systems, our defence infrastructure, and the exemplary courage of our forces destroyed the terror infrastructure of Pakistan. To show this to everyone, we have put up an exhibition," said the Chief Minister.

He also called on the public to visit the exhibition and participate in the Tiranga Yatra organised by the party in the city.

"I urge the people to come and see the exhibition and also join the Tiranga Yatra in the state," CM Sarma added.

(ANI)