Army installs Ahom General Lachit’s statue at Dinjan base

Guwahati: Indian Army has installed a statue of Ahom General Lachit Borphukon at its Dinjan Military base, the headquarter of 2 Mountain Division in Tinsukia district of eastern Assam.

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday unveiled the statue of General Lachit Borphukan who had been instrumental in keeping the invading Mughals at bay in their overture to conquer the Ahom Dynasty that ruled Assam for 600 years since 1200 A.D.

Sonowal lauded the initiative of the 2 Mountain Division of Indian Army and termed the move as a moment of pride for the people of Assam.

Stating that installation of the statue would help in spreading the heroic achievements of Lachit Borphukan amongst the youth, Sonowal mooted for concerted efforts to project the valour, patriotism and sacrifice of this great General in the national platform.

Lachit Borphukan was one of the greatest warriors of world history. His heroics cannot be restricted by territorial limitations.

Like Chatrapati Shivaji, Lachit Borphukan also valiantly fought against the Mughals and created a niche for himself in the annals of Indian history”, Sonowal mentioned.

Sonowal further said that Lachit Borphakuan was an embodiment of Assamese pride and courage. His patriotism was unmatchable and his gallantry would continue to inspire generations to come.

He also called upon the youth to follow the ideals of Lachit Borphukan and positively contribute in nation building exercise.

A documentary on Lachit Borphukan was also screened after unveiling of the statue of the Ahom General.