New Delhi, Nov 24 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to the celebrated 17th-century Assam general Lachit Borphukan on 'Lachit Diwas'.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “On the special occasion of Lachit Diwas, we bow to the courageous Lachit Borphukan. He was an outstanding leader and strategist, who played a pivotal role in protecting the unique culture of Assam. He also worked extensively towards empowering the poor and downtrodden.”
Borphukan was a commander in the erstwhile Ahom kingdom of Assam and is known for his leadership in the 1671 battle of Saraighat that thwarted an attempt by Mughal forces to capture the northeast state.
The battle of Saraighat was fought on the banks of the Brahmaputra in Guwahati.
Since 1999, the National Defence Academy (NDA) has been conferring its best cadet with the Lachit Borphukan gold medal every year.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president JP Nadda also paid their tributes to the historic figure.
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