38th Morigaon District Day Celebrations Begin with Tributes to Martyrs : Two-day programme focuses on preserving heritage, promoting public awareness and strengthening unity.

Dalim Phukan

Hills Live News, Morigaon, October 13: The 38th Morigaon District Day celebrations began on Monday with a series of colourful programmes organised by the Morigaon district administration to commemorate the district’s glorious history, pay tribute to the supreme sacrifices of martyrs and strengthen the bonds of unity and harmony among its people.
The day-long programmes were organised with the objective of familiarising the younger generation with the district’s rich heritage and glorious identity while promoting civic responsibility and encouraging active public participation.
Morigaon MLA Ramakanta Deuri attended the inaugural programme as the chief guest at the premises of the District Commissioner’s Office on Monday morning. Morigaon District Commissioner Srishti Singh, District Development Commissioner Orpha Baglari, Additional District Commissioners Rakesh Deka and Dr Nilakhi Baishya, Assistant Commissioner Shubhankar Hore, and other officials of the district administration were also present.
As part of the celebrations, floral tributes were paid to the busts of freedom fighters and martyrs Tilak Deka, Hemram Patar and Gunabhiram Bordoloi at the District Commissioner’s Office premises in recognition of their invaluable sacrifices during India’s freedom struggle.
Cleanliness drives were also organised at government offices and public institutions. Various competitions, including quizzes, drawing and music, were held in schools and colleges to encourage student participation in the district’s commemorative activities. Preparations were also made for the illumination of government offices as part of the celebrations.
The main programmes of the 38th Morigaon District Day will continue on October 14. The day’s activities will include the ceremonial hoisting of the District Day flag at the Tarun Ram Phookan playground, the formation of a human chain carrying the message of Morigaon District Day, performances of songs based on the theme of the celebration, and a colourful cultural procession.
Awareness initiatives, including wall paintings and street plays, will also be organised to convey important social messages. Lamps will be lit at designated locations to symbolise the spirit of unity, harmony and collective pride among the people of the district.
Through the two-day celebrations, the district administration seeks to strengthen the sense of belonging among residents, encourage greater public participation and celebrate Morigaon’s rich heritage and shared aspirations for development.