Guwahati, July 26, 2025: In a significant move to honour the valiant martyrs of the historic Assam Movement, the Government of Assam, under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, is nearing the completion of the grand Swahid Smarak Kshetra and Udyan at Pachim Boragaon, Guwahati.
Assam’s Minister of Excise, Atul Bora, visited the under-construction memorial site on Friday, accompanied by a delegation of the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU). The Minister reviewed the ongoing construction work and directed the authorities to expedite the remaining tasks. He also chaired a review meeting with officials following the site inspection.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Atul Bora wrote:
“To honor the brave martyrs of the historic Assam Movement, the State Govt under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble CM Dr. @himantabiswa is nearing completion of the Swahid Smarak Kshetra & Udyan at Pachim Boragaon, Guwahati.”
The sacrifice of our Veer Swahids will always be remembered by a thankful State.
The memorial, once completed, will be a fitting tribute to their sacrifice and legacy. https://t.co/33y4LxMnm0
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 26, 2025
The sprawling memorial park, covering 116 bighas, will feature a 67.2-metre-high tower, busts of all movement martyrs, a light and sound show, a cycle track, and a food court. The site is being developed not only as a tribute to the martyrs but also as a historical and cultural landmark for the people of Assam.
Present at the site were several senior leaders and officials, including AASU President Shri Utpal Sarma, Chief Advisor Dr. Samujjal Bhattacharjya, and General Secretary Shri Samiran Phukan. Shri Dhruba Mahanta, Principal Press Secretary to the Chief Minister, and Shri Kuntalmani Sarma Bordoloi, Joint Secretary of the Chief Minister’s Secretariat—both members of the committee overseeing photo collection, authenticity, and display of the martyrs—were also in attendance.
Key officials from the Implementation of Assam Accord Department, including Joint Secretaries Shri Arup Kumar Pathak and Shri Dharanidhar Das, as well as senior officials from PWD, participated in the site inspection and review session.
Speaking on the occasion, Atul Bora reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting the interests of the indigenous people of Assam. He said that the State Government has taken active steps toward implementing various clauses of the historic Assam Accord. Notably, as part of Clause 6 implementation, 52 recommendations from the report submitted by the Justice (Retd) Biplab Kumar Sarma Committee are already under action.
Reacting to the post, Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma responded on X, stating:
“The sacrifice of our Veer Swahids will always be remembered by a thankful State. The memorial, once completed, will be a fitting tribute to their sacrifice and legacy.”
The Swahid Smarak Kshetra and Udyan is expected to become a central site of remembrance, drawing citizens from across Assam to reflect upon the struggle and sacrifices made during the Assam Movement—a pivotal chapter in the state’s socio-political history.
