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PM Modi pays tribute to martyrs of Assam agitation
The Statesman
|December 11, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to martyrs of the Assam agitation.
On 10th December every year, Assam remembers the martyrs who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Assam Agitation, which sought to expel illegal foreigners from the state.
"Swahid Diwas is an occasion to remember the extraordinary courage and sacrifices of those who dedicated themselves to the Assam Movement. Their unwavering resolve and selfless efforts helped preserve Assam's unique culture and identity. Their valour also inspires us all to continue working towards a developed Assam," PM Modi wrote on X.
This story is from the December 11, 2024 edition of The Statesman.
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