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Vice President to Tour Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal from 6-9 September
✍️ The Statesman
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 10:47 AM
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Vice President will visit Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh between 6 and 9 September to engage with local leaders and communities.
The Vice President of India has announced a four‑day tour of the northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, scheduled from 6 to 9 September. The itinerary will see the dignitary visiting key cities and districts in each state, meeting with state officials, local leaders and community representatives.
During the visit, the Vice President is expected to address issues such as regional development, infrastructure projects, and inter‑state cooperation. The tour also aims to strengthen ties between the central government and the northeastern states, highlighting the importance of inclusive growth.
Officials have said that the visit will include discussions on ongoing government schemes and the implementation of development programmes in the region. The Vice President’s presence is seen as a gesture of support for the socio‑economic progress of the northeastern states.
The tour is part of a broader initiative to bring national attention to the unique challenges and opportunities in the Northeast, and to reinforce the federal commitment to the region’s prosperity.
During the visit, the Vice President is expected to address issues such as regional development, infrastructure projects, and inter‑state cooperation. The tour also aims to strengthen ties between the central government and the northeastern states, highlighting the importance of inclusive growth.
Officials have said that the visit will include discussions on ongoing government schemes and the implementation of development programmes in the region. The Vice President’s presence is seen as a gesture of support for the socio‑economic progress of the northeastern states.
The tour is part of a broader initiative to bring national attention to the unique challenges and opportunities in the Northeast, and to reinforce the federal commitment to the region’s prosperity.