Assam: Himanta unveils statues of Dhekiajuli martyrs

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday unveiled the statues of the martyrs of Dhekiajuli, who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Quit India Movement of 1942, etching their legacy into the annals of India’s struggle for independence.

The statues, within the Martyrs Memorial Park in Sonitpur district’s Dhekiajuli, have been built to preserve the memory of the martyrs whose sacrifices have become immortal.

The park, now open to the public, provides a space where future generations could draw inspiration from the heroism and patriotism of the past.

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CM Sarma emphasised the undivided Darrang district’s significant role in India’s freedom movement.

“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,” he said.

The Chief Minister reiterated that Dhekiajuli with its wealth of mythological and historical significance remains a testament to the historical evolution and journey of Assam.

He asked cultural affairs minister Bimal Bora to take steps in preparing a film highlighting the contributions of Dhekiajuli in India’s independence movement.

The Dhekiajuli massacre of September 20, 1942 was one of the most brutal instances of oppression during India’s independence movement.

Scores of freedom fighters were shot while trying to hoist the tricolour.

Among them was 12-year-old Tileswari Baruah - India’s youngest martyr.