Sarbananda Sonowal calls youth to take inspiration from legendary Lachit Borphukan

Sivasagar (Assam) [India], August 24 (ANI): Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday attended a student meeting as the Chief Guest at the Bir Lachit Borphukan College in Assam's Sivasagar and interacted with the teachers, staff and the student community. 
During this meeting, Sonowal interacted with the teachers, staff and the student community and called upon them to play a pivotal role in unlocking the potential in the progress of Assam.
Speaking on the occasion, Sarbananda Sonowal said, "Mahavir Lachit Borphukan defended the honour of Asomi Aai by defeating invading foreigners with bravery, valour and strategic military skills. It is a moment of great joy that I am here with all of you today in this college named after the great son of Assam. The immense contribution made by this college in honing the talent pool of Sivasagar and the adjoining areas has been a great service in building a conducive environment for education and building intellectual capacity. Our students should get inspired by the indomitable courage, heroism, and unyielding spirit of our beloved Lachit Borphukan to move ahead with confidence in this era of progress and development."
Lachit Barphukan was an Ahom Borphukan also known for commanding the Ahom forces and the victory in the Battle of Saraighat (1671) that thwarted an invasion by the vastly superior Mughal forces. 
He also spoke on Chandrayaan-3’s lunar landing and historic moment in space research and said that the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3 resonates as a beacon of hope for India, symbolizing unmatched achievement. 
"The collective determination of the young generation of India, armed with innovation, joy, and determination, will lift the nation to unprecedented heights. In the pursuit of scientific exploration, the unrelenting efforts of our brilliant minds, their unwavering dedication, and steadfast commitment will undoubtedly lead India to prominence in the global arena," he added. 
"India thrives on the strength of its youth. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the remarkable potential of youth power has the capability to steer the nation towards progress. In this journey of transformation, the focused determination and unwavering resolve of our youth stand as the pillars of strength, ensuring a brighter future. Today, as the people of India awaken to unprecedented growth, we witness the immense strength of unity, commitment, and solid determination that propels our beloved nation forward towards the realisation of an Atmanirbhar Bharat,” said Sarbananda Sonowal.
The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Chandrayaan-3 mission landed successfully after a 40-day journey starting from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota.
India's success in landing the spacecraft on the Moon's south pole comes days after a Russian probe Luna-25 crashed in the same region.
Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft put down the Vikram lander on the lunar surface, descending and tilted to a horizontal position ahead of landing.
The Chandrayaan-3 mission is the follow-up to the Chandrayaan-2 mission of 2019 when the Vikram lander crashed into the lunar surface. (ANI)