In a recent development, six countries—the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Switzerland—have issued travel advisories cautioning their citizens against visiting Assam and other northeastern states of India, citing concerns over the law and order situation in the region.
On March 25, 2025, Ranjeet Kumar Dass, the Minister of Tourism for Assam, spoke on this matter in the state assembly. He underlined that in an effort to convince these countries to remove the travel restrictions, the state administration is actively negotiating with India’s Ministry of External Affairs through the Tourism Department. Dass emphasised that continuous diplomatic efforts to address global concerns are seen in the…
