KOKRAJHAR, AUG 19:The 24th death anniversary of Subungthini Thandwi Bineswar Brahma, former president of the Bodo Sahitya Sabha was observed at his burial place Chandamari in Kokrajhar on Monday amidst presence of writers, student fraternities and leaders representing different organisations across the region.
Notably, Bineswar Brahma,who was regarded as a harbinger of peace in the region amongst the Bodos and other down trodden communities across the state,was shot dead by unknown miscreants on 19th August (2000) at his Guwahati Bhetapara residence.
Brahma was a noted writer and one of prominent intellectuals, social thinker of the Bodo community. He was deputy general manager in FCI for northeast region besides holding president in the Bodo Sahitya Sabha when he was assassinated.
The death anniversary was organised by Bodo Sahitya Sabha(BSS) and Bineswar Brahma Charitable Trust (BBCT) to recall contributions and dedication of late Brahma.
Bodo Sahitya Sabha president, Dr Surath Narzary hoisted sabha flag at half-mast followed by floral tribute to Brahma by his younger brother Sarbeswar Basumatary at his tomb.
Pramod Boro,the chief executive member of
Bodoland Territorial Region,Assam cabinet minister, Urkhao Gwra Brahma, ABSU president,Dipen Boro, MLA Lawrence Islary, citizens from all walks of life, apart from many organizations like Bodo sahitya sabha, ABSU, ABWWF, All Bodo Primary Teachers Association (ABPTA), Tribal Sangha attended the occasion to pay floral tribute to Bineswar Brahma.
CEM Pramod Boro while paying homage to late Bineswar Brahma recalled contributions of Subungthini Thandwi Bineswar Brahma, former president of Bodo Sahitya Sabha, towards the uplift and development of Bodo literary and language in the state; on his anniversary.
He said that Bineswar Brahma, who had dedicated and sacrificed his life towards the welfare and uplift of the Bodos in his days.He was a social thinker and noted writer amongst the Bodos.
He said that Subungthini Thandwi Bineswar Brahma was the harbinger of peace in the region. He said that Brahma was an extraordinary leader of the sabha as well of Bodo community. Despite, a high official responsibility in FCI, Brahma dedicated his life for Bodo’s development
He said that late Brahma’s contribution and dedication was endless who had been stressed to bring healthy and integrated society in the state.
“Today, I paid my floral tributes to Subungthini Thandwi Bineswar Brahma on the solemn occasion of his death anniversary.
He said late Brahma was a scholarly agronomist, devoted social activist and former president of the Bodo Sahitya Sabha, was dedicated his life towards fostering peace and harmony in our region. His ideals continue to be our guiding light as we strive to build the peaceful, smart & green Bodoland of his dreams.
Boro informed that the government of BTR so far set up Subungthini Thandwi Bineswar Brahma Knowledge centre and digital library at different VCDCs in Bodoland region to explore the ideology and philosophy of Bineswar Brahma.
Bodo Sahitya Sabha president, Dr Surath Narzary said that today the Bodo Sahitya Sabha and Bineswar Brahma Charitable Trust jointly observed the death anniversary and remembered his contributions in the field of Bodo language and literature in his days.He said that the Bodo Sahitya Sabha has been emphasizing to keep alive of ideology and philosophy of Subungthini Thandwi Bineswar Brahma. He said that Bodo sahitya sabha was working to the welfare and uplift of Bodo language and literary in the country.
