On July 26, Atul Bora, President of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Assam Minister, along with a delegation from the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), visited the Swahid Smarak Kshetra in Pacchim Boragaon, Guwahati, to evaluate the progress of the ongoing construction. This memorial is being developed by the Implementation of Assam Accord Department in collaboration with PWD (Building) and serves as a tribute to the 855 martyrs of the Assam Movement.
The Swahid Smarak Kshetra is designed to honor these martyrs with dedicated halls and modern amenities that celebrate their sacrifices. The total estimated cost of the project is approximately Rs 100 crore.
During the visit, Minister Bora remarked on the importance of completing the memorial, emphasizing that under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, the government is committed to honoring the martyrs of this historical movement. Bora stated, “Today, along with the AASU delegation, I inspected the site and assessed the construction progress. The memorial will include a 67.2-meter tower, busts of the martyrs, a light and sound show, a cycle track, a food court, and various other facilities spread across 116 bighas. I also took part in a review meeting today to oversee progress and directed authorities to expedite the remaining construction work.”
He further highlighted the government’s dedication to safeguarding the interests of Assam’s indigenous people, noting that various clauses of the historic Assam Accord are being actively implemented. Specifically, he mentioned the ongoing efforts related to Clause 6, which includes steps to implement 52 recommendations from the report submitted by the Justice (Retd) Biplab Sarma Committee.
The visit was attended by AASU President Utpal Sarma, Chief Advisor Dr. Samujjal Bhattacharya, General Secretary Samiran Phukan, Dhruba Mahanta, Principal Press Secretary to the Chief Minister, and Kuntalmani Sarma Bordoloi, Joint Secretary of the Chief Minister’s Secretariat. These individuals are part of a committee focused on the collection, authenticity, and display of photographs and information pertaining to the martyrs.
Original Source: https://www.indiatodayne.in/assam/story/assam-government-swahid-smarak-kshetra-memorial-nears-completion-1251013-2025-07-26?utm_source=rssfeed
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Publish Date: 2025-07-26 18:05:00
