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Civilizational values:

Modi pitches for cultural icons in

call for national unity

Born on 24th November 1622, Lachit Barphukan was known for his extraordinary military

intelligence in defeating the Mughals in the Battle of Saraighat in Assam

OUR BUREAU “In the thousand-year-old his-
tory of human existence”, the Prime
New Delhi
Minister remarked that there were
rime Minister Narendra Modi numerous civilizations that walked
said on Friday that India is the earth, many that seemed imper-
Pleaving behind the colonial ishable, but it was the wheel of time
mindset and is filled with a sense of that brought them down to their
pride for its heritage. In his address at knees.
the 400th birth anniversary celebra- Pointing out the differences be-
tions of Lachit Barphukan, the Prime tween other civilizations and India,
Minister said, “I pay my respects to Prime Minister said that the world
the land of Assam who gave us brave today assesses history based on the
hearts like Lachit Borphukan. We re- remains of such civilizations, but In-
ceived the opportunity to celebrate dia which faced unexpected adversi-
the 400th birth anniversary celebra- ties in history and withstanding the
tions of Lachit Barphukan at a time unimaginable terror of foreign in-
when the country is celebrating the vaders still stands immortal with the
Amrit Kaal of its independence. This same energy and consciousness.
historic occasion is a proud chapter Shedding light on the history of
in the history of Assam.” He further Assam, the Prime Minister said that
said that Assam’s history is a matter it belongs to the precious heritage
of great pride in India’s journey. of India’s cultural journey. “It is an
Born on 24th November 1622 in amalgamation of thought and ideol-
Charaideo, Lachit Barphukan was ogy, society and culture, and beliefs
known for his extraordinary military and traditions,” he said.
intelligence in defeating the Mu- He further added that India’s
ghals, thereby halting the expanding history is about standing against tyr-
ambitions of Aurangzeb in the Bat- anny with unprecedented valor and
tle of Saraighat. On November 24, courage. “Unfortunately, we were
each year, Lachit Diwas is celebrated taught, even after independence,
state-wide in Assam to commemo- the same history which was written
rate the heroism of Lachit Borphu- as a conspiracy during the period of
kan and the victory of the Assamese slavery. After Independence, it was
army at the Battle of Saraighat. needed to change the agenda of for-
A flagship event was organized eigners who made us slaves, howev-
by the Centre at Vigyan Bhawan in er, that was not done,” he said.
New Delhi to showcase the life of PM Modi said that the stories of
one of the greatest warriors of east- fierce resistance to tyranny in every
ern India and celebrate his achieve- Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the Valedictory Function of the 400th Birth Anniversary part of the country were willfully sup-
ments outside his home state to pay celebration of Lachit Barphukan in New Delhi on Friday (ANI) pressed. “There are countless stories
nationwide tribute on the leader’s of victory over tyranny during the
400 birth anniversary. India isn’t only celebrating its cultural Narendra Modi on Friday said that long period of repression. The mis-
“We believe in uniting the vari- diversity but also proudly remember- “no person or relation is above na- take of not giving those events in the
ous thoughts, beliefs and cultures of ing historical heroes of its culture,” tion” and his life inspires us to live mainstream is being rectified now,”
India,” said PM Modi. “Today, India he said at the 400th birth anniversary the mantra of “Nation First” instead the Prime Minister said.
has broken the shackles of colonial- celebration of Lachit Barphukan. of nepotism and dynasty. The Prime Minister emphasized
ism and is moving forward, celebrat- The Prime Minister said that The Prime Minister reiterated that when a nation knows its real
ing our heritage and remembering each and every youth of India is a India’s mood to get rid of the men- past, only then it can learn from its
our heroes with pride”, said the warrior when it comes to saving their tality of slavery and take pride in its experiences and treads the correct
Prime Minister. cultural heritage from any external heritage. India is not only celebrat- direction for its future.
“Leaving behind the colonial forces. ing its cultural diversity but also ac- “It is our responsibility that our
mindset, the nation is filled with a Taking examples from the life of knowledging the unsung heroes and sense of history is not confined to a
sense of pride in our heritage. Today, Lachit Borphukan, Prime Minister heroines of its history. few decades and centuries”, he said.

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