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18/11/22 06:45 AM IST

Assam CM releases theme song of 400th birth anniversary celebration of Lachit Barphukan

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  • Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma  released the theme song of the 400th birth anniversary celebration of the legendary general of Assam Lachit Barphukan.
Lachit Barphukan 
  • Lachit Borphukan, born on November 24, 1622, was a commander and Bophukan (councillor) in the Ahom Kingdom, which reigned present-day Assam for over 600 years while successfully resisting the Mughal Empire.
  • Borphukan is known for his leadership in the 1671 Battle of Saraighat, which prevented the Mughal forces from invading the Ahom Kingdom. He passed away a year later because of illness.
About Celebrations
  • On November 18, a march-past parade will be conducted by Assam Police, Indian Army, Paramilitary Forces, Indian Navy and Air Force personnel and National Cadet Corps in each district.
  • The government is also taking efforts to beautify the Lachit Barphukan’s maidan in Jorhat and convert it into a tourist attraction.
  • The theme song for the program, which was released recently, was composed by the famous singer Zubin Garg. This theme song pays tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of Lachit Barphukan and the importance of the celebration of Lachit Divas.
  • As part of the celebrations, the Assam Government will take over 50 bighas of land from the local people on November 20. It will also provide Rs.12 crore as a mark of gratitude to people who have donated the land.
Source- PIB 

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