Tallest statue of Lachit Borphukan: Big news in Assam! Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Jorhat on Saturday, March 9, and did something huge. He revealed the tallest statue of Bir Lachit Borphukan. It’s a bronze statue that’s a whopping 125 feet tall. Can you imagine that?
The tallest statue of Lachit Borphukan in Jorhat, Assam
The statue itself is 84 feet tall, and it sits on a base that’s 41 feet high. So altogether, it’s a giant(125ft) statue! The giant statue of Bir Lachit Borphukan is located at Lachit Maidam, Sorumona Poria, Jorhat Assam.
Before the big reveal, PM Modi took part in a special ceremony. It’s a tradition from the Ahom people, who are native to Assam. PM Modi also talked about how Bir Lachit Borphukan is a big symbol of bravery for Assam.
Assam’s Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, was there too, standing next to PM Modi. They both showed how important it is to honor Assam’s history and culture.
This whole project started back in February 2022 when the President of India at that time, Ram Nath Kovind, laid down the first stone. They picked a place called Hollongapar in Jorhat for the statue. Alongside the statue, they’re also building a museum and some other things to remember Bir Lachit Borphukan.
So, it was a really big day for Assam, with PM Modi making history by unveiling the tallest statue of Lachit Borphukan and promising more good things to come for the people of Jorhat. It’s a reminder of how important it is to honor our heroes and work together to make our communities better.
