East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner P S Dkhar said Modi was likely to land at the Upper Shillong helipad around 1 pm. He will address a rally, announce the opening of a party office and unveil a plaque for the Shillong-Tura National Highway, Dkhar said.



Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place in Shillong for the prime minister's visit, district SP Davis Marak said. BJP leader Bashai Khongwir said leaders from different parts of Meghalaya will be attending the rally on Saturday. The party volunteers here have geared up to ensure that the programme turns out to be a success, Khongwir said.