36th Foundation Day of Morigaon Zila Sahitya Sabha Celebrated

Dalim Phukan
Hills Live News,Morigaon, October 3: The 36th Foundation Day of the Morigaon Zila Sahitya Sabha was celebrated on Friday with a day-long programme at the Shashikanta Hazarika Bhavan, the organisation’s office in Morigaon town.
The programme began in the morning with the hoisting of the Sabha flag by Morigaon Zila Sahitya Sabha President Dr. Harmohan Kalita. This was followed by a floral tribute to the bust of Sahityarathi Lakshminath Bezbaroa by Vice-President Laksheswar Bordoloi, while Treasurer Bhupen Bora lit the ceremonial lamp at the memorial.
A tribute programme in memory of the late office-bearers of the Morigaon District Sahitya Sabha was inaugurated by Central Executive Member Pinakibhushan Mahanta and former Secretary Ashok Deka.
In the afternoon, an open meeting was held under the chairmanship of Dr. Harmohan Kalita. Secretary Kushal Kumar Bora explained the objectives of the meeting and conducted the proceedings.
Two books were released on the occasion. Dr. Ranjit Kumar Kalita, Principal of Mayong College, released educationist Punarām Nath’s book titled “Introduction to the Vedas and Upanishads”. Another book, “Chinta Tarang”, authored by Morigaon District Sahitya Sabha Organising Secretary Pranjal Bora, was released by Dr. Leelakanta Barthakur, Principal of Morigaon College.
Former President of the Morigaon Zila Sahitya Sabha Mahendra Saikia attended the meeting as a distinguished guest and gave a brief account of the history of the Morigaon District Sahitya Sabha.
Former Vice-Presidents Birinchi Kumar Sharma and Simal Deuri, former Secretaries Ashok Deka and Laksheswar Deka, office-bearer Nilamani Phukan and several other former office-bearers were present as honoured guests.
At the meeting, the Kankalata Sakha Sahitya Sabha, a women’s-led branch based in Morigaon, was accorded recognition as a “Swarna Shakha” (Golden Branch). The recognition was received by branch President Jonmoni Goswami, Secretary Karabi Saikia, Founder Secretary Lalita Devi and other office-bearers and members.