No special preference to VIP’s during Ambubachi Mela this year
Guwahati: The Ambubachi Mela will take place in Guwahati from June 22 to June 26 this year.
Assam Tourism Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah met with officials from the Railways, the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority, and other departments on Thursday, June 16. Most crucially, no VIP or VVIP credentials would be available this time, said the Minister.
“As per the wish of Hon’ble CM Dr @ himantabiswa sir, no special preference will be given to VIPs. Special car passes will also not be provided this time. We have also decided not to hold inauguration ceremony or cultural programmes as precaution against #COVID19,” tweeted the tourism minister.