India, Dec. 11 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday inaugurated the magnificent Swahid Smarak Kshetra at Paschim Boragaon on the solemn observance of Swahid Divas. The ceremony was filled with reverence, set to the melody of Dr Bhupen Hazarika's timeless creation, 'Swahid Pranamu Tumak'.

Speaking on the occasion, CM Sarma paid glowing tributes to the martyrs of the historic Assam Movement, which focused on the expulsion of foreigners. He asserted that the movement holds a decisive place in the State's history, reflecting the patriotism, sacrifice and major struggle to protect the identity, pride, language, culture and heritage of the Assamese people. The Chief Minister stressed that each martyr remains revered and the...