Speaking to ANI, Ahmed said he was deeply thankful for the recognition and credited the people of the state for their support. "I am grateful for this award and I thank the Assam residents for this. I come from a small village, and I am honoured to be receiving this," he said.
In the heart of Assam's river island Majuli, the air was filled with laughter, tradition, and the scent of fresh earth as locals and devotees gathered at Sri Sri Auniati Satra to celebrate the 372-year-old Boka Bihu--a unique and sacred tradition that has stood the test of time.
The eighth edition of Rongali, which witnessed a record number of attendees and showcased the ethnic culture, music and arts of the state, concluded on Sunday.
CM Sarma thanked President and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the entire organizing team for this thoughtful recognition of the state's cultural heritage.
Inaugurating a civil society consultation on Diversity, Inclusion, and Mutual Respect organised under the joint aegis of the Indigenous and Tribal Faith and Culture Department of Assam and Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture (VKIC) with Aaranyak as knowledge partner, the minister said, "