Assam CM inaugurates Martyrs' Memorial Park at Dhekiajuli

Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday inaugurated a Convention Centre, built at a cost of around 12 crore rupees, at the Martyr’s Memorial Park at Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur district of the State. He also unveiled the statues of the martyrs of Dhekiajuli who made ultimate sacrifice during the Quit India Movement of 1942, etching their legacy into the annals of India’s struggle for independence. The project, initiated on October 12, 2020, is now open to the public, providing a space where future generations could draw inspiration from the heroism and patriotism of the past.

The Dhekiajuli massacre of September 20, 1942 was one of the most brutal instances of oppression during the Independence movement when scores of freedom fighters were shot while trying to hoist the Tiranga.

Among them was 12 year old Tileswari Baruah, Bharat’s youngest martyr.… pic.twitter.com/2h76mvWJiH

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Dr. Sarma emphasized the undivided Darrang District's significant role in India's freedom movement. He 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. The Chief Minister offered deep reverence for the martyrs, vowing that their contributions will be forever remembered.Dr. Sarma highlighted the present government’s ongoing efforts to rediscover and honour Assam’s rich historical legacy.Chief Minister Dr. Sarma moreover said that in the freedom movement of the nation, Dhekiajuli had an indelible contribution.

(State Correspondent)