Guwahati, Dec 10: Fulfilling one of the long-standing commitments of the Assam Accord, the Assam government on Wednesday inaugurated the Swahid Smarak Kshetra at Boragaon, Guwahati, marking the central observance of Swahid Diwas with tributes to the 860 martyrs of the Assam Agitation.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the memorial in the presence of Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Agriculture Minister Atul Bora, senior ministers Chandra Mohan Patowary, Keshab Mahanta and Pijush Hazarika, along with other dignitaries.

The ceremony began with the State anthem, followed by a collective rendition of “Shahid Pranamu Tumak” by Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika.

Leaders then offered floral tributes at the memorial altar to honour those who had lost their lives in the mo

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