Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Jhumoir Binandini 2025, a spectacular cultural extravaganza featuring 8,000 performers showcasing the Jhumoir dance a traditional folk dance of Assam’s Tea Tribes and Adivasi Communities that embodies unity, inclusivity and cultural pride. The event marked 200 years of Assam’s tea industry and industrialization, celebrating the state’s rich heritage. Jhumoir Binandini is a cultural programme dedicated to the traditional Jhumoir dance, a folk art from deeply rooted in Assam’s tea gardens. The dance, performed by the Adivasi and tea tribe communities, symbolizes inclusivity, unity, and cultural pride, reflecting the diverse heritage of the region.
Chief Minister Sarma took to social media to express his gratitude, saying ‘’It is a privilege and honour to welcome the world’s most popular leader, PM Narendra Modi, to Assam, Prime Minister’s vision drives us in our pursuit to build a Viksit Assam.’’ At the Sarusajai Stadium, PM Modi greeted the audience with a wave as he arrived on stage alongside CM Sarma. Speaking at the event, he expressed his excitement about witnessing the performances and extended his appreciation to Assam government for organizing the programme.