Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday carried out a packed schedule in Assam, inaugurating a series of projects spanning culture, heritage, and modern policing.
The visit began at Batadrava in Nagaon district, where Shah inaugurated the Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva Abirbhav Kshetra, a major initiative dedicated to the life and philosophy of revered Vaishnavite saint and social reformer Srimanta Sankardeva. The project is expected to emerge as an important centre for spiritual learning and cultural reflection in the state.
Following the inauguration, the Union Home Minister visited the Swahid Smarak Kshetra to pay tribute to the martyrs of the historic Assam Movement. He was accompanied by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and both leaders planted saplings at the memorial as a symbol of remembrance and respect.
Later in the day, Shah dedicated the newly constructed office building of the Commissioner of Police, Guwahati, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the city’s law enforcement infrastructure. Built at a cost of ₹111 crore, the 10-storey complex (B+G+8) has been designed to manage high public footfall while prioritising safety, sustainability, and efficiency. The facility houses multiple police departments, officers’ chambers, media and verification units, court hearing rooms, archives, public waiting areas, advanced MEP and HVAC systems, and a large solar power installation.
The Union Home Minister also inaugurated the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) within the same complex. Developed by Guwahati Smart City Limited, the ICCC is a key component of the city’s surveillance and intelligence framework and is expected to significantly improve real-time monitoring, coordination, and rapid response capabilities in the state capital.
In the evening, Shah inaugurated the Jyoti–Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir in Guwahati, hailed as the largest auditorium in Northeast India. Constructed at a cost of ₹291 crore, the sprawling cultural complex in the Khanapara area can accommodate around 5,000 people and is spread across nearly 45 bighas. The facility includes a grand auditorium, a modern convention centre, five VIP suites, and multi-level parking for approximately 450 vehicles.
Officials said the new cultural landmark is expected to host major cultural programmes, conferences, and national and international events, further reinforcing Guwahati’s role as a leading cultural and intellectual hub of the Northeast.
