Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates Convention Centre and unveils statues of martyrs in Dhekiajuli

Sonitpur (Assam) [India], September 21 : Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday inaugurated the Convention Centre at the Martyr's Memorial Park in Dhekiajuli. CM Sarma also unveiled the statues of the martyrs who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Quit India Movement of 1942.
The State government had allocated approximately Rs. 11.94 crore in the 2020-21 budget for the construction of the Martyr's Memorial Park and Convention Centre at Dhekiajuli, to preserve the memory of the martyrs whose sacrifices have become immortal.
The project was initiated on October 12, 2020 and is now open to the public, providing a space where future generations could draw inspiration from the heroism and patriotism of the past.
At the event, organised by the Cultural Affairs Department with active cooperation of the Sonitpur District Administration, CM Sarma emphasised the undivided Darrang District's significant role in India's freedom movement.
CM underscored that the acts of bravery exhibited by the people of Darrang during key movements such as the Non Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement, and the Quit India Movement of 1942 remain a shining example of nationalism and sacrifice.
CM offered deep reverence for the martyrs, vowing that their contributions will be forever remembered.
Sarma highlighted the present government's ongoing efforts to rediscover and honour Assam's rich historical legacy.
He pointed to initiatives such as the renaming of roads in Dhekiajuli in honour of the martyrs, establishment of the Convention Centre at the Martyr's Memorial Park, as well as the unveiling of the statues of the martyrs of Dhekiajuli, as part of a broader vision to bring to light the hidden history of the region.
He referred to key projects like the celebration of Lachit Borphukan's 400th birth anniversary, the proposed Swahid Kanaklata Barua State University in Gohpur, installation of Lachit Borphukan's statue in Jorhat, and the proposed revamping of the Jorhat Central Jail into a Freedom Movement Park, as significant milestones in promoting Assam's historical relevance on the global stage.
He reiterated that Dhekiajuli, with its wealth of mythological and historical significance, remains a testament to the historical evolution and journey of Assam.
Chief Minister Sarma also said that in the freedom movement of the nation, Dhekiajuli had an indelible contribution.
"The sequel of incidents where the freedom fighters from Dhekiajuli took part in their bid to root out the foreign powers from the land and the consequent high handedness of the British Administration in India perpetrated on them were not highlighted as much as they should have been. As a result, the young generation of the country is deprived of the much desired information of the role and dedication of the freedom fighters," the Assam Chief Minister said.
Chief Minister Sarma also asked Cultural Affairs Minister Bimal Bora to take steps in preparing a film highlighting the contribution of Dhekiajuli in India's independence moment. Stating that so many facets associated with the incident of 20 September still are in darkness, he asked Dhekiajuli college to take up a research work on the 20 September incident, highlighting the reasons leading to the incidents and its aftermath.
He also informed that on October 2, Dhekiajuli will be upgraded to sub-district.
Minister Housing and Urban Affairs Ashok Singhal, Minister Cultural Affairs Bimal Bora, MLAs Ganesh Limbu, Prithviraj Rabha, Krishna Kamal Tanti, and host of other dignitaries were present on the occasion.