Guwahati, January 26: A six-lane bridge connecting Guwahati and North Guwahati will open to the public on February 14, marking a significant milestone in Assam’s transport infrastructure. Constructed at a cost of Rs 3,000 crore, the bridge is expected to ease congestion across the Brahmaputra and enhance connectivity between the two banks.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the bridge during his day-long visit to Assam. The project is part of a series of major infrastructure developments completed in the state since 2016. Over the past decade, six new bridges have been built across the Brahmaputra, compared with three constructed in the previous 55 years. Additionally, more than 1,000 km of national and state highways have been added, transforming road connectivity in the region.
Modi’s visit will also serve as the formal launch of the Assam unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s campaign for the 2026 Assembly elections. A large public meeting is planned at the Khanapara Veterinary College playground in Guwahati, with party workers from over 30,000 booths expected to attend. The address is being seen as the opening pitch for the upcoming polls.
Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister flagged off a “Suggestion Collection Van” at the same venue to gather public inputs for the party’s election manifesto, or Sankalp Patra. Senior party leaders and MPs were present at the launch.
In a statement from the party’s state headquarters in Basistha, spokesperson Pranjal Kalita said the manifesto would be prepared “by placing the hopes and aspirations of the people at the very centre.” He added that “every suggestion received from the public will be treated as a guiding directive” and expressed confidence that voters would back the party for its focus on development and protection of Assam’s civilisational heritage.
To encourage wider participation, the Assam BJP has launched a dedicated phone line—7002126126—for citizens to share suggestions through missed calls.
