December 11, 2020: Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the Thengal Cultural Centre and Museum constructed by Thengal Kachari Autonomous Council at Titabor in Jorhat and also inaugurated the Giridhar Thengal Memorial Auditorium there. He also paid tributes at the portraits of former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and noted political leader Giridhar Thengal.

Speaking at the public meeting held at Dhali High School playground at Titabor, Chief Minister Sonowal said that Titabor has historical significance and inhabitants here must strive to sustain that legacy. He also appreciated the role played by Thengal Autonomous Council in preserving the traditions, culture and heritage of the Thengal Kacharis and development of the area as an agricultural hub.

Stressing on the importance of obtaining education by the younger generation to achieve rapid development of Thengal Kacharis in the age of science and technology, Sonowal cited the example of former IAS officer Ashok Saikia who, hailing from Titabor, shone at national level bureaucracy and urged the youths of the area to aspire for such excellence. He also hoped that the Thengal Cultural Centre and Museum would prove to be an important landmark for the entire State.

Reiterating that the Assamese identity is safe and secure during the time of the present State Government, Sonowal said that works, which were ignored by the previous governments, have been completed now and the present state government has provided land pattas to indigenous landless people to sustain the local people’s rights over the State. In the spirit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘sabka sath sabka vikash’ motto, culture, traditions, heritage and prestige of all small and big communities in the State have been preserved and they have been equally developed.

He also assured to look into the demands of Thengal Kachari Autonomous Council for setting up sericulture college, ITI, senior citizen home, library at Titabor.

CEO of Thengal Kachari Autonomous Council Kumud Kachari gave the welcome address in today’s programme where Agriculture Minister Atul Bora also spoke. MoS (independent) of Revenue and Disaster Management Jogen Mohan, MP Kamakhya Prasad Tasa, MLA Mrinal Saikia, CEO of Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council Dipuranjan Makrari, CEO of Deuri Autonomous Council Madhab Deuri, Satradhikar of Uttar Kamalabari Satra Janardan Deb Goswami were also present in the programme along with other dignitaries.