Haridwar, Sept. 21 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday visited Haridwar, where he offered prayers at the Narayani Shila Temple on the sacred occasion of Pitru Amavasya.

The chief minister said he has been visiting Haridwar every year on Pitru Amavasya.

Speaking to the reporters, Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "I try to come to Haridwar every year on the day of Pitru Amavasya. This year too, I made it a point to visit and offer prayers at the Narayani Shila Temple. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to be here today."

Earlier, on September 17, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a 15-day camp to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday, followed by 26000 health screening camps across the...