Strap: Memorial lecture honours Sukuram Das, highlights 800 years of Assamese nation-building
HT Correspondent
NAGAON, Jan 7: The fourth annual memorial day of noted educationist Sukuram Das was observed on Wednesday. Rananggan Publishers organised the Sukuram Das memorial lecture at the office of Nagaon Zila Sahitya Sabha, Kamaladevi Todi Bhavan.
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Delivering the lecture, Dr Indrajit Bezbaruah, Principal of Samaguri College, spoke on “The contribution of Sankardev and Sukapha to the formation of the 800-year-old Assamese Nation”. Dr Bezbaruah highlighted the long history of Assamese nation-building and praised Sukuram Das as a dedicated educationist, lawyer and natural healer.
He emphasised that Sukapha’s vision was instrumental in shaping the Assamese nation, respecting the diversity of various ethnic groups. Dr Bezbaruah also noted that the inclusive approach of the Ahom kings helped repel invasions and that the Assamese people have drawn lessons from their history.
The event was attended by several notable personalities, including former presidents of Nagaon Zila Sahitya Sabha, literary figures and journalists. The function was preceded by a candle-lighting ceremony and a welcome speech by Mintu Das, son of Sukuram Das.
