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Assam Minister Atul Bora inspected the Swahid Smarak Kshetra project alongside AASU leaders. The Rs 100 crore memorial will feature a towering 67.2m structure and modern amenities. The site honors 855 martyrs of the historic Assam Movement. The project aligns with Assam Accord Clause 6 implementation efforts.

Key Points: Assam Minister Atul Bora Inspects Swahid Smarak Project With AASU

  • Rs 100 crore project honors 855 Assam Movement martyrs
  • Features 67.2m tower and modern amenities
  • AASU delegation joins inspection
  • Part of Assam Accord Clause 6 implementation
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Assam Minister Atul Bora reviews progress of 'Swahid Smarak' project in Guwahati

Atul Bora reviews Rs 100 crore Swahid Smarak Kshetra progress in Guwahati, honoring Assam Movement martyrs with modern amenities.

"The memorial will feature a 67.2 m tower, busts of all martyrs, a light & sound show, and more across 116 bighas. – Atul Bora"

Guwahati, July 26

Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) President and Assam Minister Atul Bora visited Swahid Smarak Kshetra, Pacchim Boragaon in Guwahati on Saturday, jointly with a delegation team from the All Assam Students' Union (AASU), to assess the progress of the construction works on the project.

The "Swahid Smarak Kshetra" at Pachim Boragaon, Guwahati, initiated by the Implementation of Assam Accord Department and executed by PWD (Building), stands as a tribute to the 855 martyrs of the Assam Movement.

The memorial features dedicated halls and modern public amenities, honouring their sacrifice with pride and respect.

According to the Assam government, the total cost of the project is about Rs 100 crore.

Assam Minister Atul Bora said that to honour the brave martyrs of the historic Assam Movement, the state government, under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, is nearing the completion of the Swahid Smarak Kshetra & Udyan.

"Today, along with an AASU delegation, I inspected the site and assessed construction progress. The memorial will feature a 67.2 m tower, busts of all martyrs, a light & sound show, a cycle track, a food court, and more, across 116 bighas. Today, after inspecting the site, I also participated in a review meeting to evaluate the latest progress and instructed the concerned authorities to complete all remaining construction work swiftly," Bora said.

"To safeguard the interests of the indigenous people of Assam, the Assam government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, is also actively implementing various clauses of the historic Assam Accord. As part of the implementation of Clause 6 of the Accord, the state government has already taken steps to implement 52 recommendations from the report submitted by the Justice (Retd) Biplab Sarma Committee," he added.

AASU President Utpal Sarma, Chief Advisor Dr Samujjal Bhattacharya, General Secretary Samiran Phukan, Dhruba Mahanta, Principal Press Secretary to CM and Kuntalmani Sarma Bordoloi, Joint Secretary of the Chief Minister's Secretariat, who are members of the committee formed for photo collection, authenticity and display of the martyrs, were also present.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I appreciate the memorial, I hope the government is equally focused on implementing all clauses of Assam Accord properly. The indigenous people's concerns about land rights and identity need concrete action, not just symbolic gestures.
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Arjun K
The 67.2m tower and light & sound show will make this a major tourist attraction! Great move to honor our history while boosting local economy. Hope they maintain it properly unlike other public projects that deteriorate quickly.
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Sarah B
As someone who studied in Assam, I'm glad to see this memorial taking shape. The Assam Movement is often overlooked in national history books. This will help educate future generations about the sacrifices made.
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Karthik V
Good initiative but ₹100 crore seems excessive when many martyrs' families still struggle financially. Could have allocated part of funds for scholarships or pensions for their descendants. Hope the project doesn't get delayed like most govt works.
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Nisha Z
The inclusion of AASU in this project is crucial. They were at the forefront of the movement. Hope the memorial accurately portrays history without political bias. My grandfather participated in the movement - will definitely visit once completed!

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