HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, May 13: Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended as chief guest on Saturday the Karmabir Chandra Nath Sarma Centenary Death Anniversary Celebration held at the premises of Chandra Nath Sarma Higher Secondary School at Bihaguri in Sonitpur district.
Addressing the event, chief minister Sarma offered his tributes to the late Chandra Nath Sarma for his contributions to the process of nation-building. Referring to Chandra Nath Sarma’s death at the young age of 32, chief minister Sarma said his achievements in the short span were extraordinary when compared with those of many who live much longer. The chief minister also spoke about the role of Chandra Nath Sarma in the nation’s struggle for independence from British rule.
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Sarma added that Chandra Nath Sarma was deeply influenced by the political ideology and works of Mahatma Gandhi, especially during the latter’s first visit to Assam. Stating that Chandra Nath Sarma practised what he professed, the chief minister said Chandra Nath Sarma worked tirelessly during his lifetime to cultivate a sense of confidence among the students of the state during those days.
Drawing a parallel between Swami Vivekananda and Chandra Nath Sarma, the chief minister also said that just as Swami Vivekananda has been immortalised in public memory, Chandra Nath Sarma too has attained a similar status in the state owing to his contributions in various spheres. The chief minister further declared that the Government of Assam would build a college to be named after Chandra Nath Sarma at Bihaguri.
Today’s event was also attended by Assam minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Ashok Singhal, member of parliament Pallab Lochan Das, and members of assam legislative assembly Ganesh Limbu, Padma Hazarika, Krishna Kamal Tanti, and Prithiraj Rava, among others.
