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CM Sarma visits ailing Padma Shri Birubala Rabha, hands over Rs 1 lakh cheque

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Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday visited Assam’s crusader against witchcraft Padma Shri Birubala Rabha to enquire about her health and handed over a cheque of Rs 1 lakh from CM’s Relief Fund for her treatment.

Birubala Rabha has been assiduous and steadfast in her campaign against witch-hunting. Through ‘Mission Birubala,’ she has saved many lives.

Taking to his Twitter CM Sarma wrote, “Assam’s crusader against witchcraft Padma Shri Birubala Rabha has been assiduous and steadfast in her campaign against witch hunting. Through ‘Mission Birubala,’ she has saved many lives. Visited her in Goalpara to enquire about her health. She hasn’t been well for a while. 1/2”

“Handed over a cheque of Rs 1 lakh from CM’s Relief Fund as an aid for her treatment. We pray for her speedy recovery so that she resumes her tirade against the menace of superstition. Min @BimalBorahbjp accompanied me on the visit. RHAC CEM Tankeswar Rabha was also present. 2/2″, added CM Sarma. 

CM Sarma was accompanied by Minister Bimal Borah and Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) CEM Tankeswar Rabha during their visit to Birubala Rabha’s residence in Goalpara.

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