Staff Reporter,
Nagaon, February 25: Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma today rushed to Nagaon with a day-long programme here and participated in a series of events including inauguration ceremonies as well as laying the foundation stone of various projects in and outside the small town here. Dr Sarma first of all landed at Nagaon Nurul Amin Stadium where he inaugurated the newly constructed Indoor stadium in the stadium following which he attended a programme held at Pal Naam Than near Bebejia, on the outskirts of the small town. Besides, on his way back to the town, he also laid the foundation stone of a concrete road under the RIDF scheme near Haibargaon Lakhinagar Chariali. Following the event, Dr Sarma attended the inaugural ceremony of the newly constructed building of Pranab Baruah Kolakshetra in front of Nagaon Circuit House. While inaugurating the Pranab Baruah Kolakshetra, Dr Sarma asserted that Silpi Pranab Baruah was the best Assamese in oil painting and he was a modern individual, fully packed with Indian traditions and heritage. Baruah alone created an artistic environment in the entire district and made it popular among the people, Dr Sarma said, adding that Pranab Baruah Kolakshetra is a strong step to hold on the continuity of Indian traditions and heritage of art and paintings. Sulakshana Baruah Bhuyan, the daughter of Lt Pranab Baruah delivered the welcome address. During the programme, Sampak Borbora, noted artist, illustrator and retired cartoonist of Assam Tribune was presented the Pranab Baruah Silpi Award. The award contains a memento, an appraisal letter and Rs 25,000.00 in cash. Jatin Das, noted artist of the country, Jiten Hazarika, noted journalist and Assamese story teller Manoj Kumar Goswami, noted sculptor Biren Singha were also present in the programme and spoke on the works as well as sacrifice of Lt Pranab Baruah in the field of art and paintings of the state. Following the inaugural session of Pranab Baruah Kolakshetra, Dr Sarma also inaugurated the Open Theatre and Food Hut constructed just nearby the Pranab Baruah Kolakshetra here too.
Besides, he also laid the foundation stone of the new building of Nagaon Circuit House and also inaugurated the newly constructed concrete walking zone at Nagaon Nehrubali and also addressed a public rally held at Nehrubali field today. Besides, he also attended the ceremonial inauguration of newly constructed Swahid Thogi Sut Stadium at Barhampur where he inaugurated as well as laid the foundation stone of some projects too. While addressing the gathering at Nagaon Nehrubali field, Dr Sarma asserted that BJP led government is working for 'Ramrajya' which is not for Hindu, Muslim, Christian or other, but it is for the entire nation where the poverty can be sidelined and all irrespective to creeds, castes and religions, can live with modesty. During his trip to Nagaon, Dr Sarma was accompanied by minister Pijjush Hazarika, local MLA Rupak Sarma, BJP district president Abhijit Nath, district commissioner Narendra Kr Shah and other officials as well as party workers.
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