Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday visited the family members of the late Birubala Rabha, the Padma Shri awardee who had launched a long crusade against the practice of witch-hunting in the rural parts of the State.
In 2021, her significant contributions to social work were recognised by the government of India, which conferred upon her the prestigious Padma Shri award.
Goalpara (Assam) [India], July 10 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday met Padma Shri awardee Birubala Rabha to take stock of her health and handed over a cheque of Rs 1 lakh from CM's Relief Fund as an aid for her treatment.