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PM Modi Honors The Legacy Of Lachit Borphukan

Prime Minister Pays Tribute to Lachit Borphukan on Lachit Diwas

Split image featuring the massive Statue of Valor of Lachit Borphukan on the left, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi receiving a miniature replica of the statue from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on the right.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is felicitated with a replica of the Statue of Valor by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma (right) while paying tribute to Ahom General Lachit Borphukan (statue pictured left) on Lachit Diwas.

On the occasion of Lachit Diwas, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi remembered Lachit Borphukan and referred to him as a symbol of courage, patriotism, and leadership.

Shri Modi noted that Lachit Borphukan’s bravery continues to motivate people across the country. He emphasized Lachit Borphukan’s important contribution in protecting the cultural heritage of Assam and promoting the principles of unity and resilience.

In separate posts on X, Shri Modi said that on Lachit Diwas, the nation recalls Lachit Borphukan as a symbol of courage, patriotism, and leadership, whose bravery continues to inspire generations and who played a key role in safeguarding the culture of Assam.