Swahid Divas observed at Haflong

Haflong, December 10: Swahid Divas was observed on Wednesday at the DC conference hall in Haflong to honor the martyrs of the 1979–1985 Assam Movement.

 The programme was graced by District Commissioner Munindra Nath Ngatey, ACS, along with NCHAC Deputy Secretary, ADC, and other dignitaries, who paid tribute by lighting lamps and offering floral wreaths.

District Commissioner Munindra Nath Ngatey, ACS, stated that Martyrs’ Day is commemorated to remember the more than 800 individuals who lost their lives during the Assam Movement. This mass agitation, led by the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), demanded the detection and deportation of illegal immigrants and ultimately led to the signing of the Assam Accord in 1985. 

He emphasized that this day serves as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made to preserve Assamese identity and continues to inspire civic consciousness and unity throughout the state.