HT Correspondent
KOKRAJHAR, APRIL 30: The Kailash Colony in New Delhi is set to witness the inauguration of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma Marg and the unveiling of a statue of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma, the former president of the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), on Thursday, May 1.
The inauguration coincides with the 35th death anniversary of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma and is being organised with grand public participation. The event marks a significant recognition of the Bodo community’s contributions at the national level. Notably, this will be the second roadway in New Delhi named after a prominent Assamese figure, following one named after Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi.
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Preparations and arrangements for the event were completed by Tuesday evening.
Union home minister and minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, will inaugurate the newly named street and unveil the statue in honour of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma in the heart of the national capital.
According to an official notification issued by the Office of the Superintending Engineer-I, South Zone, MCD, the road stretch from Lala Lajpat Rai Marg near Kailash Colony Metro Station (A-18, Kailash Colony) to Lala Lajpat Rai Marg near A-5/A-6, Kailash Colony, will now be known as Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma Marg.
Shah will grace the occasion as the chief guest. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta will attend as special guests. Pramod Boro, chief executive member (CEM) of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), and Raja Iqbal Singh, Mayor of Delhi, will join as Guests of Honour.
The government of the Bodoland Territorial Region, in collaboration with the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), is organising the anniversary event with a day-long programme to celebrate Bodofa’s life, legacy, and contributions.
CEM Pramod Boro stated that the tribute honours Bodofa’s lifelong commitment to the upliftment of marginalised communities, the promotion of democratic values, and the advocacy of community rights. He added that the commemoration signifies growing national recognition of Bodofa’s leadership and vision.
“This event is a landmark moment, honouring Bodofa’s contributions beyond regional boundaries and elevating his legacy to the national stage,” said Boro.
“The people of the Bodoland Territorial Region are eagerly awaiting this historic occasion. Tomorrow, May 1, 2025, Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma’s legacy will be immortalised in our nation’s capital through the unveiling of his statue and the naming of a major road in Kailash Colony as Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma Marg. This day will forever be remembered as a proud and historic moment for the people of Bodoland and Assam,” Boro added.
