GUWAHATI: The Prime Minister (PM), Narendra Modi addressed the closing ceremony of the year-long celebrations of the 400th birth anniversary of Lachit Barphukan in New Delhi today, November 25, 2022. The PM also released the book - 'Lachit Borphukan - Assam's Hero who Halted the Mughals' on this occasion.
Addressing the gathering, the PM stated that India is celebrating the 400th birth anniversary of Lachit Borphukan at a time when the country is marking 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav', terming Barphukan’s exploits a glorious chapter of the history of Assam.
PM also complimented the Assam Government for taking steps to celebrate the legacy of its heroes. He mentioned that projects like a museum and a memorial in Assam to honour its heroes would help the younger generation to know the history of sacrifice and bravery. The PM stated, “Lachit Barphukan's life inspires us to live the mantra of 'Nation First.”
In conclusion, PM suggested creating a grand theatre play on Lachit Barphukan on the lines of the one on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and taking that to every corner of the country. This will give a significant boost to the resolution of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’. He also stressed the fact that in order to make India a developed country, the Northeast needs to become the hub of India’s growth.
Governor of Assam, Prof Jagadish Mukhi, Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal, Members of Parliament, Justice (Retd.) Ranjan Gogoi, Topon Kumar Gogoi and officials of the Assam Government, and other dignitaries were present at the event.