HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, JUNE 14: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inspected the Lachit Moidam Memorial Complex in Jorhat on Saturday, directing officials to expedite ongoing works and incorporate an indoor stadium, slated for completion by early next year.
Sarma emphasised that the state government is constructing a state-of-the-art cultural complex dedicated to honoring the courageous Ahom General.
“I paid homage to Lachit Barphukan today and reviewed the progress at the Lachit Moidam Memorial. We are committed to building a cultural complex that celebrates the legacy of our bravest Ahom General,” Sarma stated on the micro-blogging site X.
Addressing the media during the event, Sarma announced that the Jorhat-Sivasagar four-lane road will be finished by December this year.
The chief minister also noted that while the impressive statue of Veer Lachit, a key feature of the project, was unveiled to the public by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March, work on its second phase is progressing rapidly.
“We are considering the addition of an indoor stadium within the complex, providing local children with a space to play,” he added.
During the program, Sarma personally witnessed the condition of the four-lane road in Upper Assam, particularly from Jorhat bypass to Janji.
“Previously, due to various issues and negligence by contractors, this road remained unfinished for many years. However, now it is nearing completion, and I urge the public to extend their cooperation,” he stated.
Regarding the Anti-Corruption Branch’s action against the looting of a government forest officer in Jorhat on Saturday, Sarma affirmed the government’s commitment to combating corruption.
“While some may criticise, our government maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption,” he added.
The chief minister was accompanied by ministers Ajanta Neog, MLAs Sushanta Borgohain, Tarang Gogoi, Rupjyoti Kurmi, BJP leaders, members of the Lachit Maidam Sansthan Samiti, and administrative officials.