HT Correspondent
TEZPUR, Jan 25: The 14th conference of the Sonitpur District AASU was held with enthusiasm and dignity in the historic martyr city of Dhekiajuli on Sunday. The programme commenced with the hoisting of the All Assam Student Union (AASU) flag, followed by floral tributes to the martyrs. After the inaugural rituals, a grand and colourful cultural procession was taken out across the town, highlighting Dhekiajuli’s legacy as a prominent martyr city of the Indian freedom movement, with tableaux and performances depicting the sacrifices of its brave sons and daughters.
Students from various schools participated actively, spreading strong social awareness messages such as “Stop Child Marriage” and “Stop Witch-Hunting.” Vivekananda Sister Nivedita School presented a special tribute to the late singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg, which received wide appreciation from the public. The procession also showcased Assam’s rich cultural diversity through traditional performances including Gayan-Bayan, Bihu, Bagurumba, Jhumur and other folk art forms representing different communities.
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The event was attended by AASU Central president Utpal Sharma, popular actor Nayan Nilim, AASU Central Committee vice president Nitul Bora, Sonitpur District president Abhijit Nath, general secretary Arup Talukdar and District Education Secretary Shankar Das, among others. Several units of the students’ organisation, including the Dhekiajuli Unit, along with various local organisations and schools of the area, also took part in the procession. The successful completion of the conference and cultural procession reflected a strong spirit of unity, cultural harmony and social awareness, reaffirming AASU’s role in promoting social responsibility and preserving Assam’s rich cultural heritage.
