HT Correspondent
SIVASAGAR, Nov 24: The town of Sivasagar, in association with Sivasagar Purani Kirty Sinha Samnnay Samity, observed Bir Lachit Divas with a day-long program at Lachit Park. The event included Bijay Dwajja Utahan (flag hoisting) and various competitions among school children.
During the general meeting held on this occasion, addresses were given by Dharma Baruah, a veteran CPI leader, Hemanta Gogoi, and the chief guest Dr Bhimkanta Baruah, a retired professor from Dibrugarh University. Dr Lohit Gogoi, a social worker, and Bhairov Munda, the president of the Sivasagar District Journalists Association, lit ceremonial lights in front of the statue of Lachit Borphukan.
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Jiten Borpatragohain, the historian, highlighted Lachit Borphukan’s significant role as the main commandant of the Ahom Army in the famous battle of Saraighat. He emphasised the importance of remembering Lachit’s heroic feat of defeating the mighty Mughals under Ram Singha despite facing a disadvantageous position.
In sync with the Lachit Divas, a Mahila Sakti Sanmilan (Congregation of Empowered Women) took place in the Sivasagar Fuleswari Girls HS School auditorium. Mira Kulkarni, the president of Akhil Bharatiya Praxikhan Kendra, Vivekananda Kendra, urged the women to be confident and determined in contributing to the progress of Bharat. Other speakers, including Mridusmita Sinha, Dipika Duwori, Dr Arundhati Mahanta, and Dr Nilima Bora, encouraged the new generation of women to be awake, alert, and studious in their pursuit of success in both their careers and society.
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