Kolkata, Feb. 14 -- The 161st birth anniversary of Panchanan Barma was observed across North Bengal on Saturday with solemn tributes and commemorative programmes from Malda to Cooch Behar.
In Siliguri, Mayor Goutam Deb paid floral tribute at a statue of the Rajbanshi icon. Political leaders, social organisations and admirers across districts marked the occasion by remembering his contributions to social reform and education.
At a private programme, noted researcher and admirer Girindranath Barman offered floral tributes at Panchanan Barma's portrait at his residence in Cooch Behar observing the birth moment at 7:30 am.
Speakers highlighted his role in shaping the self-identity of the Rajbanshi community and stressed the need to carry his...