(Assam's Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma honours 25 forgotten Northeast freedom fighters despite heavy rains, demonstrating extraordinary leadership that puts heritage before politics.)
A memorable
moment took place in Assam when Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma launched
a special book called "Valiant Freedom Fighters of North East India".
This book features 25 brave heroes, including 8 women freedom fighters, who
gave their lives for India's independence.
A
Three-Year Journey of Love for Our Heroes
For three
years, eMagazine PreSense has been doing something very special. They have been
writing about India's freedom fighters who died for our country's freedom.
Every year, they compile all these stories and make them into books.
They have
already published three books. The first was released in Chennai. The second
was released at the famous Cellular Jail in Andaman. The third was released in
Delhi.
This year,
they wanted to do something different. They decided to write only about the
freedom fighters from Northeast India.
How It All
Started
When the
PreSense team talked to Shri Dilip Saikia, Member of Parliament from Assam, he
got very excited. He suggested making a whole book just for Northeast's freedom
fighters. This was a brilliant idea.
The team
had already written about some Northeast freedom fighters over the past three
years. C Badri, the Editor-in-Chief, is an expert researcher on India's freedom
movement. He added more stories to make it 25 freedom fighters in total.
When Shri
Dilip Saikia MP heard that the book was ready with 25 heroes' stories, he
immediately called Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam's Chief Minister. The Chief
Minister gladly agreed to release the book during Independence Day celebrations
2025.
When
Nature Tried to Stop Them
The book
launch was planned for 27th August 2025 in Guwahati. But heavy rains and floods
hit the city. The event had to be cancelled.
Did this
stop the great leaders? Not at all! Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma showed what true
leadership means. He invited the PreSense team to his office the very next
morning.
A Chief
Minister Who Truly Cares
Here's
what made this day so special. The Chief Minister had very important meetings
with Home Minister Amit Shah, who was visiting Guwahati that evening. But he
still spent 20 precious minutes with the PreSense team.
This shows
the kind of leader Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma is. Even with such a busy schedule,
he made time to honour his commitment to release the book on our freedom
fighters. The PreSense team was amazed by his patience and care.
He
listened carefully to everything the team said. He was very interested in their
work. He was also open to new ideas for developing Assam.
A Leader
Who Reads and Appreciates
Dr Himanta
Biswa Sarma launched the book "Valiant Freedom Fighters of North East
India" with great honour and respect for our heroes. The first copy was received by Shri Dilip
Saikia MP.
After the
launch, the PreSense team presented him with two additional books:
1. "Digest
of Voices and Views by Prime Point Srinivasan" - a collection of articles
authored by Srinivasan.
2. "Polity
and Governance in Modern India" by Priyadharshni Rahul
What happened next shows the Chief Minister's true character. He didn't just accept these books and keep them aside. He quickly scanned through both books to understand the contents. He wanted to get a feel of the contents right away. Then he kept them by his side to read them properly later.
The Chief
Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, appreciated the hard work of Prime
Point Foundation and PreSense. This shows how much he values education and
knowledge.
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Presenting the book “Digest of Voices and Views” authored by
Prime Point Srinivasan to Shri Dilip Saikia MP |
Presenting the book “Polity and Governance in Modern India”
authored by Priyadharshni Rahul to Dilip Saikia, MP |
MP Dilip Saikia's Outstanding Support
Shri Dilip
Saikia MP also received all three books. His team made perfect arrangements for
the whole event. Everything was organised carefully without violating the
protocol.
Even
though he was also busy with the Home Minister's visit, he spent quality time
with the PreSense team. This shows his dedication to preserving our history.
What Made This Day Unforgettable
Prime
Point Srinivasan, Priyadharshni Rahul, U Sridhar Raj, C Lokesh Reddy, and G
Suresh, representing Prime Point Foundation and PreSense travelled to Guwahati
for this special event:
They were
all deeply impressed by what they experienced. The Chief Minister's hospitality
was remarkable. The entire team was received at the entrance of his Office with
a shawl representing Assam's culture. His vision for Assam's development was
inspiring. His commitment to the State was clear in everything he said.
Leaders
Who Put People First
Think
about this: Both Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma and Shri Dilip Saikia had to prepare
for Home Minister Amit Shah's visit. This was surely very important and
challenging work. But they still made time for this book launch.
This tells
us something unique about these leaders. They understand that remembering our
heroes is just as important as handling big political meetings.
Why This
Matters So Much
This book
launch was not just about releasing a book. It was about something much bigger:
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It shows that our freedom fighters will never
be forgotten
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It proves that today's leaders respect our
history
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It tells young people that their heritage
matters
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It brings Northeast India's heroes into the
spotlight
For too
long, many freedom fighters from Northeast India were unknown to the rest of
the country. Now, thanks to leaders like Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma and Shri Dilip
Saikia, their stories will be told.
A Gift to
the Nation
The best
part? All three books can be downloaded for free! As a matter of policy, all the publications of
Prime Point Foundation are distributed free.
What This
Teaches Us
This
wonderful day in Guwahati teaches us many things:
Dr Himanta
Biswa Sarma showed us what great leadership looks like. A true leader makes
time for culture and history, not just politics and development.
Shri Dilip
Saikia showed us how MPs should work with State Governments. Together, they can
achieve amazing things for their people.
Both
leaders showed that they truly love their region and their country.
Looking
Forward
Under the
leadership of Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma and with the support of dedicated MPs like
Shri Dilip Saikia, Assam is not just growing economically. It's also
celebrating its rich history and culture.
This book
launch proves that Northeast India's contribution to our freedom struggle is
finally getting the recognition it deserves.
The 25
freedom fighters whose inspiring stories are in this book can now rest in
peace. Their sacrifices are remembered. Their courage is celebrated. Their
legacy lives on.
A Day That
Will Be Remembered
Years from
now, people will remember this rainy day in Guwahati when two great leaders
came together to honour 25 forgotten heroes.
They will
remember how Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma and Shri Dilip Saikia showed that true
leadership means caring about the people's history, culture, and heroes.
This was
not just a book launch. This was a promise not to forget those who died for our
freedom.
Leaving
with Hearts Full of Hope
As the
PreSense team departed from Guwahati, their hearts were filled with beautiful
memories. They had met two extraordinary leaders of Assam - Dr Himanta Biswa
Sarma and Shri Dilip Saikia. These weren't just political meetings. These were
encounters with true visionaries.
The team
left feeling something wonderful. They could see India's bright future in the
dedication of these two remarkable leaders. With such committed and
forward-thinking people guiding our nation, India will surely become stronger
and greater.
Sometimes,
you meet people who restore your faith in leadership. That day in Guwahati was
one of those special times.
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Download
all three books for free at:
https://tinyurl.com/booklaunch270825
Please
listen to the Podcast on this launch event created through NotebookLM, AI tool
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjI7lDXPQ24
Source: Cover story published in August 2025 edition of PreSense
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