Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal was presented the prestigious Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee award 2020 for Politics at the 6th India Ideas Conclave in Gujarat on Friday.
The award was presented to Chief Minister Sonowal by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Speaker of People’s Majlis of Maldives Mohamed Nasheed, which carries a citation, a specially designed trophy and a cheque worth Rs. 1 lakh.
In an official communique, Chief Minister Sonowal said that the award is an inspiration to work for national integration and to take Dr. SP Mukherjee’s vision and philosophy forward. He also dedicated the award to the people of Assam, who have been the source of inspiration and guidance during his public life.
Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee was a great son of Maa Bharati. His supreme sacrifice for the nation and ideal of Ek Vidhan, Ek Pradhan, Ek Nishan are our guiding force.
Honoured to receive the Dr SP Mukherjee Award 2020 and I thank @indfoundation for this honour. pic.twitter.com/OYx7tzd2Rn
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) February 28, 2020
Sonowal said that Dr. SP Mukherjee was a true son of mother India, a true nationalist and patriot. His principles and thoughts were beyond any personal ambition. He always thought for India, lived for India and finally died for India.
The guest’s list included Former Union Minister and Rajyasabha MP Suresh Prabhu, Board of Governors of India Foundation Shaurya Doval, Ram Madhav and several other dignitaries.
