Assam Governor pays tributes to Lachit Borphukan
Remembers patriotism of Great Ahom General
Guwahati, Rongili Barta: On the occasion of 402nd birth anniversary of Bir Lachit Borphukan today, Assam Governor Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya paid rich floral tributes to Bir Lachit Borphukan at a function held at Raj Bhavan.
The day celebrated to honour the bravery and leadership of Lachit Borphukan, Governor Shri Acharya while paying his reverence said, “Lachit Borphukan was one of the greatest military leaders of our country and a source of inspiration to all. His great victory in the battle of Saraighat over the Mughal Army makes him one of the greatest leaders of medieval India”.
Governor Shri also said that his prodigious legacy and legendary acts should be a lesson for every Indian. He also hoped the observance of the birthday of the greats like Lachit will be an opportunity to get the younger generation abreast with the rich legacy the great Ahom General had left behind for posterity. Officers and staff of Raj Bhavan also paid floral tributes to the great Lachit Borphukan.