Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Assam CM Urges Protection of Identity
The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, spoke at an event celebrating a historical figure, Mahabir Chilarai.
He talked about how the Assamese people are becoming a minority in areas that were once ruled by important historical figures.
He said that the Assamese community is facing an identity crisis and that people need to take the lead in protecting their heritage and identity.
The government is working on reclaiming lost lands and improving healthcare, but the Chief Minister emphasized that the people must also play a big role in this effort.
He mentioned that the government is partnering with institutions like IIT Guwahati to develop new medical technologies and startups.
He also talked about the need for innovation and changing mindsets to bring about positive changes in Assam.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed the 516th Biswa Mahabir Chilarai Divas celebrations, highlighting the identity crisis of the Assamese community.
Sarma expressed concern over demographic changes and encroachment in regions historically ruled by Mahabir Chilarai and Maharaj Naranarayan.
He urged citizens to take leadership in protecting Assamese identity, stating that administrative measures alone are not sufficient.
The Chief Minister mentioned the Garukhuti land reclamation drive as the beginning of a longer struggle to reclaim lost identity.
Sarma also discussed the government's plans to revamp healthcare infrastructure, including the development of indigenously made medical technologies.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
- What
- Addressed the 516th Biswa Mahabir Chilarai Divas celebrations and discussed the identity crisis of the Assamese community
- When
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Pipora Dookan in Darrang district, Assam
- Why
- To highlight the growing identity crisis and demographic changes in the Assamese community
- Event
- Biswa Mahabir Chilarai Divas celebrations
- Location
- Pipora Dookan, Darrang district
- Key Speaker
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Main Concern
- Identity crisis of the Assamese community
- Government Initiative
- Garukhuti land reclamation drive
- Historical Figures
- Mahabir Chilarai, Maharaj Naranarayan
- Community Mentioned
- Koch Rajbongshi
- Cultural Symbol
- Vrindavani Vastra
