Assam Governor Banwarilal Purohit today recalled the supreme sacrifice of the martyrs of Assam Agitation on the eve of the Swahid Divas today.
"The 855 martyrs of Assam Agitation who fought it hard to free the state from illegal immigrants set an ideal example of love for the motherland," Purohit said in a statement here.
Assam Agitation was a popular mass movement during the early 80's against infiltration.
The Governor also remembered the sacrifice of the first martyr of Assam Agitation--Khargeswar Talukdar-- who laid down his life on December 10, 1979 in protest against the election without revising the electoral rolls which included large number of suspected illegal immigrants.
The Governor also urged the people of the state to work resolutely for the sake of the motherland and strive for a peaceful and a progressive nation.
Martyrs' Day or Swahid Divas is observed on December 10 every year as a mark of tribute to the sacrifices of the 855 martyrs of the agitation.
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