Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to the legendary Ahom General Bir Lachit Barphukan on his birth anniversary.
The Prime Minister recalled Borphukan as the torchbearer of valour, honour and the upholder of the splendid culture of Assam.
Taking to his Twitter PM Modi wrote, “”Today, on Lachit Diwas, I pay tributes to the brave Lachit Borphukan. He is widely remembered as the torchbearer of valour, honour and the upholder of the splendid culture of Assam. He remained committed to the ideals of equality, justice and dignity for all.”
Today, on Lachit Diwas, I pay tributes to the brave Lachit Borphukan. He is widely remembered as the torchbearer of valour, honour and the upholder of the splendid culture of Assam. He remained committed to the ideals of equality, justice and dignity for all.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 24, 2021
Earlier, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma also paid tribute to Bir Lachit Barphukan.
CM Sarma tweeted, “I bow in reverence to the great Ahom General Lachit Borphukan on the occasion of LachitDiwas. A strong leader and an epitome of bravery, Bir Lachit Borphukan’s heroics will continue to inspire generations to fight for the pride and sovereignty of their motherland.”
I bow in reverence to the great Ahom General Lachit Borphukan on the occasion of #LachitDiwas.
A strong leader and an epitome of bravery, Bir Lachit Borphukan’s heroics will continue to inspire generations to fight for the pride & sovereignty of their motherland. pic.twitter.com/8ncHkeypRW
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) November 24, 2021
CM SARMA PAYS HOMAGE TO LACHIT BARPHUKAN ON LACHIT DIWAS