Guwahati, Aug. 15 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hoisted the Tricolour at Veterinary College Field, Khanapara in Guwahati on the 79th Independence Day on Friday. On the occasion, he urged the people "to fight for and defend the identity of Assam from going extinct in the coming days due to demographic changes."

"The spirit of the tricolour brought people together as we celebrated the country's 79th Independence Day in Guwahati in an atmosphere of peace and backed by solid progress achieved over the last few years. I urge everyone to always uphold the pride of the nation," Sarma said in a post on X.

In his address, the Chief Minister highlighted the instrumental support of the Centre in the development of Assam.

"In today's...