Narendra Modi pledges global recognition for Assam's culture

Exam-focused facts from the 19 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Narendra Modi declared his commitment to ensuring Assam’s cultural heritage receives global recognition.
Modi attended the Bagurumba Dwhou event in Guwahati and praised the Bagurumba dance as a living celebration of Bodo traditions.
He accused previous Congress governments of neglecting Bodoland and encouraging illegal infiltration for vote bank politics.
Modi highlighted the transformation of Assam under BJP governance, attributing peace to the Bodo Peace Accord.