KOKRAJHAR,MARCH 31: Peoples from cutting across the communities of the state, especially Bodo community remembered contribution and dedication of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma, former president of All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) on his 67th birth anniversary as Student’s Day (Chatra Divosh) being observed today at different places across the state.
In Kokrajhar,the birth anniversary of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma was observed at Dotma Thulunggapuri which was organized by ABSU central committee in association with Upendra Nath Brahma Trust (UNBT).
ABSU president Dipen Boro hoisted union flag followed by rich floral tribute to Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma on his tomb and samadhi sthal.
Assam cabinet minister Urkhao Gwra Brahma, Forest Man and Padmashree award winner Jadav Payeng graced as guests and offered homage to Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma.
ABSU president Dipen Boro said that Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma sacrificed his whole life for the welfare and uplift of the down trodden communities including Bodo in the state of Assam.
He said that the students union has been observing the birth anniversary of Bodofa as Student Day every year on 31st March to keep alive of ideology and philosophy of Bodofa among the society.
He has extended thanks to the state government for declaring the 31 March as Chatra Divosh (Student’s Day) to mark the contribution and dedication of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma and accordingly today celebrated the day across the state.
He said that the Bodo community has been celebrating the day as “Students Day” every year to keep alive ideology and philosophy of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma among the society.
He has urged the student community for dedicating their hard study in their life to gain up healthy and prosperous life.
An open discussion on the contribution and dedication of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma was also held on the occasion where former ABSU leaders, social intellectuals, leaders from different organisations attended.
In Guwahati,the Chatra Divosh (Student’s Day) on the occasion of birth anniversary of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma was observed at Srimanta Sangkhardev Kalakhetra, Panjabari under the aegis of government of Assam in association with government of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).
Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, graced the occasion as chief guest and offered homage to Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma.
Dr Sarma with his inspiring words, encouraging citizens to honor Bodofa’s memory and continue his legacy of education which marked the celebration of Student’s Day, a day dedicated to the improvement of education in BTR.
The Assam chief minister emphasized the importance of education in the growth and development of the youth of BTR.
Dr Sarma announced several initiatives to uplift the education system and empower students in the region.
He said that the state government in association with BTR government observed the student’s day on the occasion of birth day of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma.
The gathering also saw the presence of many meritorious students and guests who were felicitated for their outstanding achievements in the field of education.
The celebration was attended by eminent dignitaries, including chief executive member (BTR), Pramod Boro, Assam cabinet ministers Dr. Ranoj Pegu, Ajanta Neog, who showed their support and appreciation for the event.
CEM Boro said that the Chatra Divos(Students’ Day) is being observed for the first time in memory of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma across the state.
He said that Bodofa’s dedication and selfless contributions towards the betterment of the Bodo community will continue to be a source of inspiration for all.
” Let us remember his motto of “Live and let live” and strive to uphold it among the citizens in days to come”, Boro said adding that the BTR government has been observing the 31 March the birth day of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma as student’s day every year.
He has extended thanks to the state government and chief minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma for declaration and observation of student’s day on the occasion of birth day Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma on 31 March.
” The celebration of Students Day was a fitting tribute to his memory and a step towards realising his dream of a better and brighter future for the youth of Bodoland region as well Assam as a whole”, Boro added.
