Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the Assam government would send 1,000 students on a study tour to Cellular jail in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, where prominent independence fighters from several northeastern states were imprisoned during British rule.
During a one-day special session of the Assam legislative assembly, the Chief Minister stated that many independence fighters from Assam and other northeastern states were imprisoned in the cellular jail.
“We will send 1000 youth to Cellular Jail this year on an educational tour to help them get inspired from the sacrifices of our freedom fighters,” Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
“Cellular Jail in Andaman & Nicobar Islands holds a special place in India’s Independence Movement as scores of freedom fighters were jailed there for revolting against British Raj.” he added. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made the statement while attending a one-day special session of the state assembly to commemorate the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
The Assam chief minister went on to say that the “Har Ghar Tiranga campaign” was a success since it became a people’s movement. “We received unprecedented response across the state,” he said.
However, during the same session of the Assam assembly, opposition leaders expressed concern about the general public’s preference for fascism, communalism, and autocracy. “Secularism is being attacked. Attempts are made to destroy the Constitution.” CPI-M legislator Manoranjan Talukdar said in an address to the Assam assembly.
“Voices opposing the government’s decisions are branded as anti-national. This will weaken democracy,” he adds. Meanwhile, Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi stated, “From 2014 onwards, there has been a situation similar to emergency.”
“After 75 years of India’s independence, a religious, feudal and casteist society is being made,” Akhil Gogoi warned. The general public favours fascism, communism, and authoritarianism, which is highly concerning, according to Gogoi.