Tamulpur, April 6 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday attended the open session of the 32nd Annual Conference of the Dularai Bathou Goutham (All Bathou Mahasabha), held at Pathalikuchi in Tamulpur.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Sarma observed that the All Bathou Mahasabha, founded on 15 May 1992 under the leadership of Rupnath Basumatary and Baneswar Basumatary, has had a significant impact on the religious, spiritual, cultural, and linguistic consciousness of the Bodo community.

He expressed respect for these founding figures and for all individuals who have remained associated with the Mahasabha since its establishment.

The Chief Minister observed, "The customary practices, religious rites, and ceremonial traditions ...