PM Narendra Modi to address rallies in Mizoram and Meghalaya tomorrow

SHILLONG/AIZAWL: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Mizoram and Meghalaya tomorrow to address public rallies and inaugurate development projects.

The PM is expected to reach Lengpui Airport in Aizawl around 9 am, Mizoram's state protocol officer David L Pachuau said.

"He will address a public meeting and inaugurate a 60- Megawatt hydroelectric project at Assam Rifles ground in Aizawl before leaving for Shillong later in the day," he said.


East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner P S Dkhar said Modi was likely to land at the Upper Shillong helipad around 1 pm.

Modi would address a rally at the Sports Training Centre Complex on Polo Grounds in Shillong where he would also announce the opening of a party office and unveil a plaque for Shillong-Tura National Highway, Dkhar said.

Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place in Shillong for the prime minister's visit, district SP Davis Marak said.

BJP leader Bashai Khongwir said leaders from different parts of Meghalaya will be attending the rally tomorrow.

The party volunteers here have geared up to ensure that the programme turns out to be a success, Khongwir said.