Ahom General Lachit Borphukan Statue Unveiled in Assam

On 9th March, PM revealed a 125-foot bronze statue of Ahom general Lachit Borphukan at his burial site in Assam's Jorhat district.

The statue is part of the Lachit Barphukan Maidam Development Project at Hollongapar, spanning 16.5 acres and aimed at boosting tourism. The project cost is Rs 214 crore.
Lachit Borphukan was a celebrated army commander of the Ahom kingdom known for his victory in the 1671 Battle of Saraighat against the Mughal forces, led by Raja Ramsingh-I.
Renowned sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar crafted the statue, previously acclaimed for the Statue of Unity in Gujarat.
Besides the statue, the project includes a gallery showcasing the Ahom dynasty's history, another gallery focusing on contemporary Assam, and the construction of an auditorium with a capacity of 500 people.