HT Correspondent
SIVASAGAR, Nov 9: Asom Sahitya Sabha observed its “Suwag Tula” programme on Sunday at Bir Lachit Borphukan College, Sivasagar on the eve of the 100th anniversary of the Chandrakanta Handique Bhawan, the nerve centre of the Sabha.
Samiran Bora, DDC, Sivasagar and president of the Reception Committee, delivered the welcome address. Debajit Bora, secretary of Asom Sahitya Sabha, spoke on the objectives of the meeting, emphasising the immeasurable contribution of the Radhakanta Handique family to Assam and to the Sabha. President Dr Basanta Goswami urged all to participate in the centenary celebrations of the Chandrakanta Handique Bhawan on December 2 and 3, which has kept the flame of the Sabha alive over the last century. He also mentioned that a centenary title song is being prepared and highlighted the Sabha’s ongoing effort to identify 40 differences with the Bangla language for global recognition. Dr Goswami paid homage to Hem Chandra Baruah for his lifelong dedication to establishing the Assamese language in history.
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Delivering the keynote address, Dr Jyotirekha Hazarika detailed that Danbeer Radhakanta Handique generously donated funds for the construction of the Chandrakanta Handique Bhawan in 1926, naming it after one of his four sons, two of whom died young – Indrakanta, Chandrakanta, Krishnakanta and Lakhikanta. She expressed concern that despite being over a century old, Asom Sahitya Sabha has yet to establish a university of its own, while Sankardev Sangha has already taken steps in that direction.
The programme began with an inaugural speech by Prema Gogoi, former president of Asom Kobi Sanmilan. Jogesh Kishore Phukan, president of Sivasagar Jila Sahitya Sabha, hoisted the Sabha flag along with 99 other important district personalities. The souvenir for the event was released by Padum Rajkhowa, vice president of Asom Sahitya Sabha.
The meeting was attended by notable personalities, including Mahendra Hazarika, president of Jorhat Jila Sahitya Sabha, Dr Pankajyoti Hazarika, Dr Raghunath Kagyung, Nava Rajan, Sunil Gurung, Mintu Das, Dulal Nath, Jibamoni Nath, Santosh Dutta, Uttom Hazarika, Mitali Saikia, Madhov Mahanta, Jitu Bora, Binowa Taye, Monoranjan Taye, Mukut Gohain, president of Charaideo Jila Sahitya Sabha, Bipul Barua, Rupa Neog Hazarika, Babul Chandra Barua, Bhimbor Patiri, Dr Simanta BaBarua, Dr Saumerjyoti Mahanta, Dr Ranjit Baruah, Dr Protim Sharma, Dr Raju Gogoi, Manoj Kr Borthakur, Dr Prasanta Chetia, and others.
The event combined solemnity and cultural fervour, celebrating the rich literary and cultural heritage of Assam while reflecting on the Sabha’s achievements and future initiatives.
