Home Minister Amit Shah to visit Assam again on February 11

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to visit Assam once again on February 11.

Amit Shah will reportedly pay a visit to Koch royal scion Ananta Rai at Bongaigaon during his visit to Assam.

Amit Shah will be accompanied by Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal during his visit to Koch royal scion Ananta Rai’s home at Bongaigaon.

Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will also accompany Amit Shah during his visit to Ananta Rai’s home.

Amit Shah will reportedly be having lunch at Ananta Rai’s residence.

Notably, 6 ethnic communities in Assam including the Koch-Rajbongshi have been demanding ST status.

However, there are no reports thus far, of Amit Shah attending any public meetings during his visit to Assam.

This will be the second visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to the election-bound Assam in the last fortnight.

Earlier on January 23, Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid a 2-day visit to Assam.

Amit Shah held a crucial meeting with BJP party workers on January 24 evening.

Later on January 24, Amit Shah also held two public meetings – Kokrajhar and Nalbari.

Hectic politicking has begun in Assam ahead of the Assembly elections in the State.

The term of the 126-member Assam Assembly is ending on May 31, 2021.

Elections to the Assam Legislative Assembly is likely to be held in April-May this year.