Lachit Diwas: Assam celebrates the delivery anniversary of Lachit Borphukan, an awesome warrior
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday paid tribute to Lachit Borphukan, a celebrated warrior of Assam, on his delivery anniversary. On November 24, Assam celebrates Lachit Diwas in remembrance of Lachit Borphukan’s valour and heroism. PM Modi took to Twitter and described Lachit Borphukan as an “outstanding leader and strategist”. Amit Shah, in his tribute, wrote on the microblogging web site, “I appeal to our youth to learn about this great General of Ahom Army.”
“On the special occasion of Lachit Diwas, we bow to the courageous Lachit Borphukan. He was an outstanding leader and strategist, who played a pivotal role in protecting the unique culture of Assam. He also worked extensively towards empowering the poor and downtrodden,” PM Modi stated.
On the special day of Lachit Diwas, we bow to the brave Lachit Borphukan. He was an excellent chief and strategist, who performed a pivotal position in defending the distinctive tradition of Assam. He additionally labored extensively in the direction of empowering the poor and downtrodden.
Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 24, 2020
My tributes to legendary Veer Lachit Borphukan, on his Jayanti.
I attraction to our youth to study this nice General of Ahom Army, who thwarted the invaders to guard the motherland within the Battle of Saraighat.
His bravery will proceed to encourage the generations to come back.
Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 24, 2020
The 17th Century common of Assam’s erstwhile Ahom kingdom was identified for his management within the 1671 battle of Saraighat that defeated an try by Mughal forces to seize Assam. The battle of Saraighat was fought on the banks of the Brahmaputra in Guwahati.
Since 1999, the National Defence Academy (NDA) has been conferring its greatest cadet with the Lachit Borphukan gold medal yearly.