Guwahati, Dec 9: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will inaugurate the Swahid Smarak at Paschim Boragaon, Guwahati, on Wednesday, on the occasion of Swahid Diwas, to honour 855 martyrs of the Assam Movement.

Reviewing the final preparations on Tuesday, the Chief Minister said the formal inauguration will take place at 11 am, followed by the lighting of the eternal flame at 4 pm in the evening as a mark of remembrance.

He described the inauguration as a historic moment, coming nearly 45 years after the martyrdom of Swahid Khargeswar Talukdar.

“Tomorrow will be a very significant day for Assam. This is the first time the State government is formally honouring the martyrs on such a large scale. The memorial will stand as a permanent tribute to those who laid down their lives for the caus

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