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Assam Minister Atul Bora announced the completion of Rs 95 crore work in the first phase of Guwahati’s Shaheed Smarak Kshetra. The memorial will feature a Hall of Fame with 860 martyr statues and the world’s sixth-tallest statue. Bora also backed the state’s eviction drive in tribal areas, praising CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s efforts. The BJP emphasized the eviction drive as crucial for protecting Assam’s land.

Key Points: Assam Minister Atul Bora Updates on Rs 95 Crore Shaheed Smarak Kshetra

  • First phase of Shaheed Smarak Kshetra completes Rs 95 crore work
  • Hall of Fame to feature 860 martyr statues
  • Project includes world’s sixth-tallest statue
  • Bora supports Assam’s tribal land eviction drive
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Work worth Rs 95 crore has been completed in first phase: Assam Minister Atul Bora on 'Shaheed Smarak Kshetra' in Guwahati

Assam Minister Atul Bora reveals progress on Guwahati’s Shaheed Smarak Kshetra, including a Hall of Fame and world’s sixth-tallest statue.

"Work worth Rs 95 crore has been completed in the first phase. The main statue building is ready. – Atul Bora"

Guwahati, July 27

Assam Minister Atul Bora has said that works worth Rs 95 crore has been completed on the 'Shaheed Smarak Kshetra' project in Guwahati.

'Shaheed Smarak Kshetra' is being built in Guwahati to honour those who sacrificed their lives in the Assam movement.

"Work worth Rs 95 crore has been completed in the first phase. The construction of the main statue building has been completed. 860 statues of those who sacrificed their lives in the movement will be installed on the ground floor, and it will be called the Hall of Fame. The main statue will be the sixth-tallest statue building in the world...Work on the second phase is also underway," Atul Bora told reporters on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Assam Minister Atul Bora also supported the state's eviction drive against illegal encroachments in tribal areas. He said the move, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, is important to protect tribal land, and praised the CM's visits to districts to monitor the action.

Speaking to ANI, Minister Bora said, "We are wholeheartedly supporting this move of the CM. It is there even in my own district, the CM is visiting there today. It is important to do this, wherever the issue persists, because whoever has encroached on the tribal belt and block? Doubtful people. So, this is very important."

On Tuesday, the Assam State BJP stated that the ongoing eviction drives will continue until every inch of illegally encroached land in Assam is cleared. This is not merely an administrative step; it is the final battle to safeguard the very existence of Assam, stated the BJP, Assam Pradesh.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
While the memorial is important, I wonder if ₹95 crore couldn't have been better spent on healthcare or education in tribal areas? The eviction drive seems harsh - rehabilitation should come before demolition.
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Arjun K
As someone whose grandfather participated in the Assam movement, this memorial brings tears to my eyes. But government should ensure equal focus on protecting indigenous rights while doing eviction drives. Balance is key!
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Sarah B
The scale of this project is impressive! Making it the 6th tallest statue building shows Assam's pride in its history. But hope they maintain it properly - many memorials in India become neglected after inauguration.
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Karthik V
Good initiative but execution matters. Hope they don't compromise on quality like many other govt projects. Also, the eviction drive should be transparent - no genuine tribal should suffer while removing illegal encroachers.

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