7 Insights On Statue Of Valour
PM Modi arrives
PM Modi has reached Assam today for a two-day visit. He will be unveiling the Statue of Valour today in Jorhat.
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Assam itinerary
People happily recieved PM Modi as he arrived in Assam. Along with the unveiling of the statue, he will be visiting the 5.5 lakh residences built for Assam under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, and also perform the Griha Pravesh ceremony for the Sivasagar Medical College in Jorhat.
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Lachit Borphukan
The statue was built in honour of the Assamese warrior Lachit Borphukan.
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CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma tweeted a picture with PM Modi, where he shared all of the details on the many projects that are underway in the supervisor of the Prime Minister, launching a 17606 crore rupee development boom in Assam. PM Modi will dedicate and launch 13 state-wide development initiatives today, March 9.
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Lachit Borphukan
Lachit Borphukan was an Indian military leader from Assam who lived in the 17th century. His tactical defense against the Mughal Empire during the Battle of Saraighat in 1671 is what made him most famous. His strategies and leadership brought the Ahom kingdom a significant victory. In Indian history, Lachit Borphukan is revered as a hero for his bravery and patriotism.
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The Warrior
The statue depicts Lachit Borphukan as a true warrior with the sword held out and his fierce expression.
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Grand dimensions
The statue is 125 feet tall. To put things into perspective, a man appears to be the height of the statues shoe.
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