Golaghat, March 8 -- Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Assam, State Agriculture Minister Atul Bora said that the people of Assam are ready to welcome the most dynamic, visionary leader to Kaziranga.

Notably, this will be the Prime Minister's first visit to Kaziranga.

"PM Modi will visit Kaziranga, this is his first visit to Kaziranga. I am sure that his visit will increase the number of foreign tourists. We are extremely delighted to welcome the most dynamic and visionary leader...to welcome PM Modi, people of Bokakhat and Kaziranga lit up 1 lakh diyas," the Assam Minister said on Thursday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kaziranga on March 8 evening and will stay overnight at Kaziranga National Park.

The Prime ...