Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, hailed the bravery of Lachit Barphukan on his 400th birth anniversary and said that it was his bravery that ensured Assam was able to resist Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
It has been the constant endeavour of the Prime Minister to honour the heroes from India's history whose contributions haven't received due recognition.
It has been the constant endeavour of the Prime Minister to honour the unsung heroes in a befitting manner. In line with this, the country is celebrating 2022 as the 400th birth anniversary year of Lachit Barphukan.
This is the first time the legendary Ahom Army General Lachit Barphukan and his achievements are celebrated outside his home state to pay nationwide tribute to mark the leader's 400 birth anniversary.
On the outskirts of the state capital city, Guwahati where the Battle of Alaboi was fought in the 17th century between the Ahom army and Mughals, a memorial with an estimated cost of Rs 150 crore will be set up. The main attraction of the memorial would be a 100-feet height Hengang (Ahom swo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the function of the 400th birth anniversary of Ahom General Lachit Barphukan in the national capital on November 25.
Lachit Barphukan was the commander-in-chief of the Ahom army in the historic battle of Saraighat fought in 1671. Lachit Barphukan along with his brave men put up a very tough formidable resistance against the Mughal's invasion into the land of Assam and thwarted their advance.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday called on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the latter's office in the national capital and deliberated on key economic issues.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday appealed to the people of Assam to lit up earthen lamps at their homes on the occasion of Lachit Diwas on November 24.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday released the theme song of the 400th birth anniversary celebration of the legendary general of Assam Lachit Barphukan in a programme held at Janata Bhawan in Guwahati.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma chaired a high-level conference with district magistrates and Superintendents of Police (SPs) aiming to bring governance closer to the public with enhanced welfare initiatives.