Guwahati, Dec. 10 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday inaugurated the Swahid Smarak Kshetra at Paschim Boragaon on the occasion of the observance of Swahid Divas (Martyrs' Day), amidst the melody of Dr Bhupen Hazarika's 'timeless' creation 'Swahid Pranamu Tumak'.

At the Smarak Kshetra (Memorial Area), built as a tribute to martyrs of Assam who laid down their lives to protect Assam's identity, the Chief Minister offered shraddhanjali (homage) to the 'Bir Swahids' (Brave Martyrs) of the Assam Movement at the Swahid Pranam Jyoti and interacted with the families of the martyrs.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Sarma said that the historic Assam Movement, which focused on the expulsion of foreigners, began durin...