HT Correspondent
KOKRAJHAR, Jan 20: Ranjit Kumar Borgoyary, emminent social worker and former president of the All Assam Tribal Sangha passed away on Saturday morning at his Titaguri residence in Kokrajhar.
Borgoyary who was popular amongst the down-trodden indigenous peoples of the state breathed his last around 9.15 am on Saturday due to age related ailments. He was 83. He left behind three sons and a daughter
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A multifaceted personality, Borgoyary retired as a school teacher from the Kokrajhar Government Higher Secondary and Multipurpose School. He was awarded the Chief Minister Best Community Action Award in 2020.
He was also the team leader of a football team of Kokrajhar HS and MP school in Subroto Cup, which emerged champions. He was also the chairman of the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) constitution drafting committee, architect of ABSU’s emblem.
Borgoyary was also the founder of Undivided Goalpara District Bodo Students Union in 1966 and All Bodo Students Union in 1967. He was the president of the Kokrajhar district Bodo Sahitya Sabha from 1967 to 1989. He actively participated in the Roman script movement of the Bodo Sahitya Sabha, and was jailed five months. He was also associated with many social organisations.
Meanwhile, the chief executive member of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) and UPPL president, Pramod Boro has conveyed his deep condolences to the bereaved family members of Borgoyary. He has prayed to the Almighty for the eternal peace of the departed soul.
He recalled the contributions of Borgoyary, who rendered his endless services towards the welfare and uplift of the tribal peoples across the state all his life. He was one of imminent founder members of the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU).
“It is unfortunate to hear about the demise of Ranjit Kumar Borgoyary, imminent social worker and former president of All Assam Tribal Sangha, who passed away today in the morning”, Boro said.
The ruling UPPL party also expressed its deep sorrow and mourning on the demise of Borgoyary.
Party general secretary Raju Kumar Narzary extended his deep condolences on the demise of Borgoyary and said that the tribal peoples of the state have lost a great leader, who rendered his endless services towards the upliftment of the indigenous tribal peoples till his died
“We extend our deep condolences to the bereaved family members and pray for the eternal peace of the departed soul. We will always remember his contribution and dedication towards the well-being of the down trodden indigenous peoples,” he said.
Assam cabinet minister Urkhao Gwra Brahma, MLAs Lawrence Islary,Jiron Basumatary, All Bodo Students Union president Dipen Boro, All Assam Tribal Association, Bodo Sahitya Sabha, All Bodo Students Union and Boro Samaj have expressed their deep condolences on his death and prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul.
