Assam Govt to honour soldiers who took part in 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War

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• Apr 19, 2022 | Dhupali Das

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with his ministers and senior government officials on Monday to discuss the matter.  

Digital Desk: The Assam government has decided to honour the soldiers who fought in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War on April 23 in Guwahati.  

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with his ministers and senior government officials on Monday to discuss the matter.  Reportedly, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be the chief guest at the ceremony. 

CM Sarma tweeted, “To honour the supreme sacrifice of soldiers who took part in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, an award ceremony will be held on April 23, which will be graced with the presence of Adarniya Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh Ji. Reviewed the preparations along with Cabinet colleagues,” Sarma tweeted.

Further, CM Sarma claimed that few people were aware of the bravery and achievements of soldiers from the Northeast who participated in that battle. 

He added that the brave soldiers trained and armed Mukti Bahini fighters to take on the Pakistani army. 

Meanwhile, Dr Shah Mohammad Tanvir Monsur, Bangladesh’s Assistant High Commissioner in Guwahati, appreciated the initiative taken by the Assam government.

“We have not yet received the invitation, but we appreciate it. Lt Col (retd) Kazi Sajjad, a member of the Mukti Bahini, just contacted me and stated that he would attend the event,” Dr Monsur said.